Sweden to Build Fuel, Food Stockpiles as Conflict Worries Grow
Sweden's Minister for Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin speaks during news conference, on March 9.
Source: Swedish GovernmentSweden will amass stockpiles of essentials like fuel, food and power generators in case of crises or war in a further sign of the Nordic state’s increasing concern about conflict spreading to the region.
The government is allocating 1.4 billion kronor ($150 million) to local communities for preparedness, Minister for Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin said at a news conference on Monday.