Sweden Calls Emergency Security Council Meeting

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called an emergency meeting of the country's National Security Council for Saturday. The meeting was announced on Friday. Its goal is to align the government's assessments of current security challenges. This follows recent diplomatic travel by Swedish officials. The prime minister's statement did not give further details about the specific issues to be discussed. The National Security Council includes top government officials and military leaders. It meets during serious situations affecting the nation's safety.