US to protect Sweden's borders

The United States has signed a military deal with Sweden claiming to protect the Nordic nation's borders while it awaits official accession to the NATO military alliance, reported from Swedish media.

US Army Chief of Staff James McConville explained that cooperation was of utmost importance under the current international situation.

"The United States army will provide troops and support as directed by our leadership," he told Swedish state-controlled broadcaster SVT.

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