What do Swedes think of Russia and Ukraine? And bloodied 85-year-old beats ski record

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In this week's episode: Reactions from Russia as Sweden creeps closer to Nato, Sweden’s support for Ukraine, the lowdown on Vasaloppet. 

Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and James Savage. 

Here are links to some of the stories and topics we discuss:

Nato

• What does Nato membership mean for Sweden?
• Russia threatens 'countermeasures' over Sweden's Nato membership
• Podcast: Is Sweden prepared for cyber attacks?

Ukraine

• Sweden to send its largest-yet military aid package to Ukraine

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