The once solidly "neutral" Nordic nations in Northern Europe are taking precautions to ready their citizens to be able to cope under war-like conditions as the security apparatus on the continent continues to deteriorate amid the war in Ukraine.

The two Nordic nations joined NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With tensions rising, they are preparing their citizens in the event the threat spreads.

Sweden and Finland have issued updated survival guidance for citizens to enhance preparedness for war, natural disasters, and other crises. Sweden is distributing over five million copies of a booklet titled "If Crisis or War Comes,

Sweden and Finland warned citizens about the potential of a war, urging them to be ready, as the Russia-Ukraine war drags toward the end of its

Sweden has a long history of producing war-time manuals for its citizens. "If War Comes" was produced in World War Two and updated during the Cold War. One passage has been elevated in the new booklet: "If Sweden is attacked by another country, we will never give up. All information to the effect that resistance is to cease is false."

Historical Context: Originally designed during World War II, the guide was frequently updated during the Cold War. Its revival underscores Sweden’s shift from decades of neutrality to a more defensive stance, solidified by joining NATO in 2023.

Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sent out updated civil preparedness guides on Monday with instructions how to survive in war.

Ukraine conflict, Nordic countries like Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark are ramping up war preparedness campaigns, urging citizens to stockpile essentials and mentally brace for crises. Meanwhile,

Sweden and Finland have all begun warning their residents to prepare for the possibility of war as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine rages on. Stockholm on Monday published its latest version of “In Case of Crisis or War,