Radio Sweden Weekly - Politicians disagree on NATO membership; refugees arrive from Ukraine

It's been two weeks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and defense is at the top of the agenda in Sweden, even though the government continues to stress that they "don't see an immediate military threat to Sweden right now."

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Radio Sweden hears opposing views on whether Sweden should join the military alliance NATO. Both the Foreign Minister Ann Linde (Social Democrat) and the Liberals' spokesperson on defense, Allan Widman, weigh in.

Reporter Dave Russell meets refugees from Ukraine, as the Migration Agency has been tasked with preparing housing for as many as 30,000.

Lena Hörnblad, Secretary General of Swedish Fundraising Control, explains how people wanting to donate towards humanitarian efforts in Ukraine can avoid scams.

And Klara Hammarström, one of the favorites in the upcoming Melodifestivalen finals, tells us about the inspiration behind her song "Run to the Hills", not to be confused with the 1980s metal song.

Producer: Brett Ascarelli

Reporters: Ulla Engberg, Frank Radosevich, Dave Russell