Putin’s fear? Here’s why Sweden raised military alert after NATO application

Russia’s Ukraine invasion has seen Sweden drastically ramp up its military readiness. This also comes after Sweden took the ‘historic’ step to apply for NATO membership. Sweden raised military alert after Putin said ‘he is willing to use military force to gain his political goals’. A more serious reality looms large for Sweden's conscripts as their service takes pace amid the Ukraine war. Spooked by Russia's assault on Ukraine, Sweden has announced a dramatic increase in defence spending. Watch the full video for more.