Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated this morning, September 15th, 2025, that "These are outrageous lies," responding to unspecified claims and criticizing a figure who "is dismantling the rule of law in his own country," suggesting desperation ahead of an upcoming Hungarian election. Kristersson shared an article from Die Welt detailing allegations that criminal networks are exploiting Swedish children as killers, with over 280 underage girls arrested for murder. He expressed heartbreak over the situation, stating that a country once known for order and safety is now "collapsing" and that "The Swedish people deserve better." This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding security in Ukraine, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's repeated calls for NATO to intercept Russian drones. Zelensky stated on X at 7:24 AM UTC, "To save lives, and protect Europe, intercept Russian drones above Ukraine today - rather than above us tomorrow!" This plea follows earlier reports of Russian drone and ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine during the night of September 15th, which resulted in injuries to four emergency workers in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region.
