@ChoadOnTheHill maybe he can explain how democracy works in his own country. They are taking land from indigenous people (Sami) in the north and making mines, democratically. So funny how he read about Africa in the 70s but forgot that Sweden castrated people without their will till 1975. Maybe he could start to look at how to improve democracy in his own country
Answers like these makes me proud of Swedish democracy. I've never voted on mr Billström's center-wright Moderate party and probably never will, but even though my belief isn't the same as his, I feel trust in him as a person and trust in that the Swedish government does it best to represent the whole country on these kind of issues. Well done, mr Billström.
I wish more people like you were heard and spoke loudly back at home. Unfortunately people throw condemnations left and right across the isle. Commending good statesmanship regardless of political allignment is how we preserve and respect democracy! Well Said!
Nothing to notice. After handover these are ukrainian weapons. Scholz is not chancellor of Ukraine. It was the right decision not to deliver Taurus cruise missiles.
@@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage You are wrong, when some country's set condition for how the weapon can be used the Ukraine has to follow those condition or else the flow of weapon would stop. It's a reason why Ukraine didn't invade the Russian territory before. And I think it's very good that the Netherland have said that Ukraine can use the F-16 they gonna get from them as they see fit, no condition set. Super Great.
Kudos to this person for openly speaking out on the imperialistic goals of China and bringing up the fact that China do not want countries like India, Indonesia and African countries to keep their voice in the UNSC ❤
Honestly, when he mentioned a big country sitting on a little one, saying might makes right and I do what I want, my *first* thought was my own country, the USA, not China. It might be nice to look in a mirror before pointing your finger
@@christaylor771 However, unlike MOST of the American corporations (those of the land of my birth and present residency), Sweden MAKES SURE that Chinese slave labor is not being exploited for Swedish corporate profits, but that Chinese citizens make a decent (therefore far better than average) living wage for their work!
Praises to the foreign ministers values, memory and levelheadedness. I always admired Sweden and would love to visit this great nation one day. Praises also to Ukraine for it’s grain delivery to the world. Hunger is a real enemy of mankind.
Some facts: 96 % of swedes have a negative view of Russia. Above 94% of swedes support sending military aid to Ukraine. Every (!) political party in Sweden supports military aid to Ukraine.
As a swede. Ukraine have like he said, 90% of the swedish people support. Our government. All the parties came together and agreed on something. It was a long time ago, the whole government worked together. That makes me proud of being a swede. Put political difference on the side for a moment to take action against an aggressor.
Oh how I wish there were governmental officials of the remarkable pro-democracy political caliber of Minister Billström here in the land of my birth, the USA!
Sweden 🇸🇪 is one example of a peace loving country which has not been involved in a military conflict since WW2. It is a neutral state but when RUSSIA 🇷🇺 invaded UKRAINE 🇺🇦 it join the NATO alliance. Now supported what Ukraine has been doing in Kursk incursion.
It's easy for a politician to be clear in their beliefs, in a country with an educated populace, with "high voter turnout", and a somewhat civil debate culture. Especially on a foreign policy matter, that if handled incorrectly, directly puts your borders in jeopardy. It's the same, for all governments, in the other Nordic countries as well.
African nations, and any other nation from any continent, are free to choose the Russians and Chinese everyday. They are also free to experience the debts and disadvantages of doing so.
Based. And if the EU wants african nations on its side it needs to increase relations in trade and overall diplomacy while also instilling belief in the long democratic process of socio-economic development. The chinese quick-fix is undeniably more attractive, though...
@@Alexander-no4muIndeed EU offers a long term growth, with money coming down the line. China offers money right then and there after you sign the papers, sure it means that you basically gave away parts of your country to the Chinese. But hey atleast you are rich now and not a year later..
Dear russophilic whataboutists: Sweden has always been criticizing Israel's treatment of the Palestinians. (Yet we also condemn the terrorist actions of Hamas). There: now you can stop asking.
Not really true. Sweden’s socialists (former communists) and socialist government supported/owned media has criticised Israel. Normal people support Israel beacuse we know what values and moral are the right ones to support. We can today see how destructive these Palestinians are around the West when they ‘demonstrate’ there genetic and culture aggressions.
The Ukrainians are defending their country, their people and independence! I expect the whole of Europe minus Hungary (all the democratic countries) to back Ukraine.
Why dont you read history? That war began in 2014 with the coup de state AND Russia entered to defend the people of the Donbas massacred by the Ucranazis
@@IsmaelZaldivar-yq2fu Putin sent in weapons and men to Ukraine to start the war. Of course the winners didn’t attack the loser. Ukraine is an independent country and Putin has nothing to say about the Ukrainian people.
@@IsmaelZaldivar-yq2fu why even bothering questioning him, look at most of the opinions here, if I say the slightest bit of realism people will call me a putin lover. this nwo swede does not care about you and hes lying
@@nilspedersen3742 I think this whole war is horrible, I cant say russia wasnt provoked into. since you're european what does you supporting ukranie do for the ukranian people? make them martyrs for nato?
Ukraine killed the Ukrainian negotiator of Minsk 1. Kyiv has killed more Ukrainians for being Russian. 🤦♂️ Ukraine is confused on what it is fighting for.
@@gikigill788 it's called strategy in defense. It's the only way Ukr can make a difference to Ru's ability to continue its war of choice/aggression. There is nothing strange about it.
Did I just feel a hint of bias, favouring Russia from the news reporter, surely DW News should be aware of Russia and China's ideology? The historical events clearly shows us where they're standing. Like the past conflicts between Russia and the other Baltic Countries orthe current ongoing conflicts between China and Taiwan? Even suggesting that Africa would be better of with Russia or China is astonishing to me. As Swede myself who's aspiring to become a diplomate. I found Tobias Billström response truely remarkable and very inspiring.
Rauha rakennetaan ilman aseita. Ruotsi ajautui rikollisten käsiin. Näin se eliitti siellä toimii. Antoi oman valtion järjestäytyneen rikollisuuden käsiin.
Nothing democratic about him or what he ACTUALLY stands for... as a Swede Im considering to stop calling myself Swedish until he and his BS government are gone. That is what I think of him as a Swede.
Ignore the comment from jf4908. Billström is a democratically elected minister. His government are creating miracles for Sweden as we speak. Everything has gotten better since we got rid of the leftist rule.
@@jf4908and most Swedes would think you’re being blinded by ideological hate. Compare your comment to the others in this comment section, and be proud of our commitment and representatives. Speaking as a Swede.
This is a great defence of European influence in the world. Far too often, we become victim of our own self-doubt. But the truth is that no matter previous and current mistaken policies we are still the best partner for countries seeking stability, freedom and improved livelihoods in the long term.
That was a refreshing interview, quite something else than the usual national political fightings. Good Mr Billstrom. I didn’t vote for you, but this was well spoken.
What is wrong with this woman ? QUOTE " The economic conditions where no better " ,,, correct me if I am wrong but the world has raised more people OUT of starvation level poverty in the last 20 years than EVER before
Civil society countries must strive for peace instead of financing wars that displace and kill, as everyone wants to live When covid 19 pandemic came, the world was at peace, but it was struggling with life as a result of natural disasters, and everyone loved others and helped other peoples, and there was peace. Governments of countries must develop programs that include progress, development, and concern for people instead of searching for wars
@@jacford Well WELL that would be one of the biggest outburst of outright lies I have seen in quite a while. Time for a reality check there jacford. How many ongoing wars / conflicts would you like me to point out that where happening during your PEACEFUL pandemic? Governments need to help people like you wake up from a false slumber and understand reality.
FM Tobias Billström, you are an excellent Minister and spokesman. Tack så mycket
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Africa is still dominated by foreign powers: China, Russia and Arab countries. They should wake up and stop blaming past colonialism as they enter into new colonial status right now, and they should isntead address the issue that made and makes colonization possible: corruption, religion and tribalism.
3:10 in and i have to comment. Here is Ukraine being visibly assaulted before the worlds eyes and yet they are doing their utmost to transfer food to the world. If that doesn't tell you who you should support to win I don't know what will.🤠👍🇭🇲❤️🇺🇦
Tobias Billström is a very(!) smart person and should be president. His former party leader and president Fredrick Reinfeldt was a disaster for Sweden. Tobias is me favourite politician in Sweden, in many ways.
You do realize that name lists are going around demanding him and the rest of them to immediatly leave their posts and make room for competent people. I signed one of them yesterday and it had 27000 signatures so far. Might not sound like alot compared to 10million but it is and the anger is growing fast. How smart is Billström now?
In a democracy it is required for the PEOPLE to make their own lives better. If the people don't have that ability, they will be subject to becoming pawns to a regime.
I don't understand why US and other EU countries have put restriction of the weapons they delivery to Ukraine, when Russia is been desimating Ukraine wherever they want from East to west and from north to south. Ukraine should be aloud to fire the weapon deep inside Russia no matter how long the distance is.
It's to avoid significant escalation - striking deep into Russia with western weapons would bolster the narrative that the west is "using" Ukraine to attack Russia. That will gain massive support from the Russian public, putting Russia in a more active war state - it may then lead to mobilising the entire population, things like officially declaring war, introduction of martial law, several rounds of mobilization raising millions of soldiers. For now, it seems like Russia is only focused on capturing the Donbass and trying to shield its own population from the war as much as possible, that could however change if they officially declared war - with their advantage in manpower and production Ukraine wouldn't be able to resist that full might given its smaller population.
explain to me how we in the US can donate weapons without becoming an active participant in the war. Also .. when you are at it.. explain what guarantees do we have that Russia will not reciprocate and donate weapons to existing or future enemies of the US. This question is quite pertinent to us as we have a proclivity to "liberate"/"invade" (you choose the narrative) other countries
Because they are scared cowards who are incompetent of russian culture of imperialism and autorcracy. In case of Germany, history of deeply corrupt politicians in russia's pocket.
@@leonardoorellano6652why do you not want to be actively supporting the defense of democracy and freedom? What the heck has happened to how you view the world, dont you see how the prosperity of the us relies completely of rule of law and free trade in the rest of the world? Of course there is an obvious side for the us to pick in this war.
@@MattyOfPassion matty (or whatever your name is) i will assume you are a fellow American.. I would suggest that you read up on the reasons that precipitated this conflict... There was a coup d'etat 2014 in Ukraine... how can you possibly talk about democracy ?? here ill help you ..accroding to the ukraine constitution, 3/4 of the parlment is needed to force a president out, they never had that therefore its a constitutional coup. Overall i suggest to ignore mainstream media and do you own independent research on the topic. Also, i would verify these very statement i put forth here in this comment
Excellent summary of the position. The developed world needs to treat other nations with the respect that they deserve. In return Africa should look closer at the motives of would be benefactors. It appears to developed nations that appealing to personal gain of the elite at the expense of their people is winning for China and Russia. Africa has so much potential to help itself but it's people are voting with their feet and fleeing in the face of pointless wars and economic gain. Few dictators in Africa have their people's intests at heart; it's easier to call our leaders to account in democracies, howver imperfect they are. And people in the west who oppose foreign aid should not be surprised if the concequence is the small boats in the channel.
if we want to be precise, everything started with Kosovo in 1999. And then we wonder why the UN as an institution has no authority... or how to restore it !?
@@xandr13 Well , I am from Bosnia and I already felt "blessings" of war time. I see the same patterns here. Russia is using same "exploit" in int. law for 15 years ! NATO (USA) used it for the first time against Yugoslavia! It is a fact, you like it or not!?
I agree with him. People in Africa should be careful doing deals with imperialistic countries like china & Russia. But they also can't blame everything on the west when their own government isn't doing enough for their own people. In time Africa will learn.
U must be sick for saying that, more than 60yrs Africa is dealing with the West what did we get from them?
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@@brightonmwenebatudjuma3178 just waiting for your opinion when those Chinese & Russians are done in Africa. At least the west acknowledged their actions they did. The Russians & Chinese will not. You'll see.
It’s so refreshing to hear a politician directly speak intelligently on the questions being asked. Great work
Good thing he lied like 10 times and he talks for about 10% of the Swedish people not 90 most normal swedes realize we are being lied to
@nopeeee9472 could you kindly be more specific?
@@nopeeee9472 Haha no they are not, bot.
It is enjoyable how European Statesmen communicate clearly and with facts.
And in a foreign language!!
@@alanshackelford6450yes for everyone to understand ❤❤❤
An awesome observation, and well put. Though sadly we should add the caveat 'most of them'.
@ChoadOnTheHill maybe he can explain how democracy works in his own country. They are taking land from indigenous people (Sami) in the north and making mines, democratically. So funny how he read about Africa in the 70s but forgot that Sweden castrated people without their will till 1975. Maybe he could start to look at how to improve democracy in his own country
@@stdadopsy 😂😂😂 and another coin fell on your bank account 100 rubles 😂😂😂
Right on Sweden. Don't let that ignorant bully get away with it.
He should be behind bars by now
Dear brother Sweden, I am proud of your foreign minister Billstrøm. Clear and distinct, AND on the right side of civilization.
@@carpenter3069 Nonsense
Sweden loves war compare to peace
Sweden loves war
Finland and Sweden supports Ukraina.
🇫🇮🤝🇺🇦🤝🇸🇪
They are insignificant
Damn right we do!
@@dawg929 Finland alone has one of the largest armies of Europe - bigger than Ukraine's.
@@dawg929 We have more than 1 million trained military personnel 😂🖕
@@penttitapper you are smaller than one region in Russia
Fantastic goals of Sweden helping Ukraine! The Swedes understand Russia.
As a Swede, this makes my heart warm, now lets eat surströmming together
Sweden 🇸🇪 ✌🏾 for peace and justice
Love ❤ from Accra , Ghana
I see why ghanas economy is collapsing
Ghana never stood for African values
Do you even know who control the economy of Ghana?
They are the opposite of what they claim to be.
@@555usher the west has Ghana in a choke hold 😅
Answers like these makes me proud of Swedish democracy. I've never voted on mr Billström's center-wright Moderate party and probably never will, but even though my belief isn't the same as his, I feel trust in him as a person and trust in that the Swedish government does it best to represent the whole country on these kind of issues. Well done, mr Billström.
I wish more people like you were heard and spoke loudly back at home. Unfortunately people throw condemnations left and right across the isle. Commending good statesmanship regardless of political allignment is how we preserve and respect democracy! Well Said!
Samma
Scholz should take notice of what this gentleman is saying
Nothing to notice. After handover these are ukrainian weapons. Scholz is not chancellor of Ukraine. It was the right decision not to deliver Taurus cruise missiles.
Biden too.
@@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage You are wrong, when some country's set condition for how the weapon can be used the Ukraine has to follow those condition or else the flow of weapon would stop. It's a reason why Ukraine didn't invade the Russian territory before. And I think it's very good that the Netherland have said that Ukraine can use the F-16 they gonna get from them as they see fit, no condition set. Super Great.
We have to stop Russia but we have to stop fascists like Billström aswell.
If EU starts listening to Swedish fascists I will leave EU.
Clear talk from the Swedish FM.I just wish Germany would demonstrate similar resolve….
They do. But not by their mouth.
Danke bin der selben Meinung 🇧🇧🇩🇪
the reason is that he is not a social democrat
Saksa ei taida antaa enään aseitaan. Ukraina räjäytti heidän kaasuputkensa. Ukraina voi ampua ohjuksia myös saksaan....Venäjä sen teki, ei me.!
He isn't a leftist, so he doesn't need to lie and play by Russia's rules
I like this Swedish Foreign Minister! He is so frank, direct, and tells it like it is.
Kudos to this person for openly speaking out on the imperialistic goals of China and bringing up the fact that China do not want countries like India, Indonesia and African countries to keep their voice in the UNSC ❤
😂 While the west just want Africa to be happy and rich. No imperialistic goals there, of course.
Man, european arrogance is insufferable.
Lies upon lies
I demand the right to live in a world free from hypocrisy
Honestly, when he mentioned a big country sitting on a little one, saying might makes right and I do what I want, my *first* thought was my own country, the USA, not China. It might be nice to look in a mirror before pointing your finger
If he’s against imperialism then where was he when France was doing imperialism in Africa? He’s a hypocrite.
Swedish FM Tobias Billström answers in an extremely clear and persuasive way. Good interview.
Amerikkalaisen vanhuksen käsikirjoitus.
He also talks good and easy to understand english.
@@KyökkänäKyökkiVad menar du?
@@KyökkänäKyökkiRyssä hiljaa nyt vaan ja Imee Putten kullii vaan
He talks clear and wise because he is not a social democrat but a representative for a liberal conservative party.
Wise words from Sweden's FM.
Small countries shouldn't be threaten by imperialistic neighbours.
@@GuillaumeVrac so they join huge military alliances with literal €thnic clean$ing supporters at the helm. Got it.
Go to the front
@@user-jp4lt7xu2g typical vatnik response
True but having to learn that from a Swedish fascist makes me fear the world.
@@jf4908 Swedish fascist?
Thank you Sweden for supporting Ukraine 🙏
Useless Sweden
Sweden is not important country.
Ukraine killed African in Africa where is the outrage
@@wadslong 🤣 Wagner is African now?
@@sergeybebenin they killed 40 African soldiers, what news u watching?
Having democratic system doesn't automatically make a nation wealthy. You also need to fight corruption.
actually lobbying (corruption) makes a country very wealthy
@@AmonTheWitch lobbying is legalized "corruption". Africa is pure corruption. The results are evident (Western standards or living vs. African)
@@AmonTheWitchit makes the rich richer. Poor people can’t afford lobbyists
@@voightkampffchamp yes, i'm not endorsing it
Just look at America or Canada or Mexico.
I love Sweden people and the idea of peace
Poor boy research a bit about hypocrisy!
You will find Western civilization next to it!
This guy has inspired me to go buy a chair or something at Ikea this weekend 😊
Just look at where lots of their items come from (made in china ) unfortunately
Lol. FM Tobias is a buzz just like cruising through Ikea 😊
@@christaylor771 don't mind ignorant individual
@@christaylor771 However, unlike MOST of the American corporations (those of the land of my birth and present residency), Sweden MAKES SURE that Chinese slave labor is not being exploited for Swedish corporate profits, but that Chinese citizens make a decent (therefore far better than average) living wage for their work!
Praises to the foreign ministers values, memory and levelheadedness. I always admired Sweden and would love to visit this great nation one day. Praises also to Ukraine for it’s grain delivery to the world. Hunger is a real enemy of mankind.
Sweden and Finland, great addition’s to NATO
Good stance Sweden. Hello from Denmark.
Everyone in Sweden stand by Ukraine 🇸🇪🇺🇦
I don't think so
both have the same owner - USA
Stop this lies that all Sweden is stand against Russia
@@user-jp4lt7xu2g Of course not, we too have mental cases in Sweden. But as Tobias said, +90% of us Swedes support Ukraine.
Some facts: 96 % of swedes have a negative view of Russia. Above 94% of swedes support sending military aid to Ukraine. Every (!) political party in Sweden supports military aid to Ukraine.
finally, someone in EUROPE talking with authentic common sense.
Thankyou. Such excellence from sweden. If only all leaders could represent as solidly.
As a swede. Ukraine have like he said, 90% of the swedish people support.
Our government. All the parties came together and agreed on something. It was a long time ago, the whole government worked together. That makes me proud of being a swede.
Put political difference on the side for a moment to take action against an aggressor.
Oh how I wish there were governmental officials of the remarkable pro-democracy political caliber of Minister Billström here in the land of my birth, the USA!
Old senses are not dying when new ones are born. Thanks to Sweden for continuous support since the Great Northern War 🙂
Suomen taloustilanne ei ole kehuttava. Onneksi suomella ei ole enään rahaa ukrainan sodalle.
Дякую 💪🇺🇦🇸🇪❤️
🇸🇪💕🇺🇦
Sweden 🇸🇪 is one example of a peace loving country which has not been involved in a military conflict since WW2.
It is a neutral state but when RUSSIA 🇷🇺 invaded UKRAINE 🇺🇦 it join the NATO alliance. Now supported what Ukraine has been doing in Kursk incursion.
That is coward
Sweden wasn't involved in WW2 - The last war Sweden fought was against Napoleon Bonapart in 1815.
@@ican6401 coward? Its called acting for the sake of their country best interest.
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Last time Sweden was involved in a war was 1809.
Great hearing a politician making an unambiguous statement concerning support for Ukraine.
It's easy for a politician to be clear in their beliefs, in a country with an educated populace, with "high voter turnout", and a somewhat civil debate culture.
Especially on a foreign policy matter, that if handled incorrectly, directly puts your borders in jeopardy.
It's the same, for all governments, in the other Nordic countries as well.
If anyone knows how to prosper within western society it's nordic countries. Every thir world country should learn from them
Menestyvät valtiot ei ole terroristeja. Tiesitkö..?
Listen to Sweden. Very reasonable and realistic people. 🇳🇱❤🇺🇦
Excellent interview btw.
I am very proud to be swedish when I hear his statement and argument. Slava Ukraine
thank you for support Sweden, God bless 💞
African nations, and any other nation from any continent, are free to choose the Russians and Chinese everyday. They are also free to experience the debts and disadvantages of doing so.
Based. And if the EU wants african nations on its side it needs to increase relations in trade and overall diplomacy while also instilling belief in the long democratic process of socio-economic development. The chinese quick-fix is undeniably more attractive, though...
@@Alexander-no4muIndeed EU offers a long term growth, with money coming down the line. China offers money right then and there after you sign the papers, sure it means that you basically gave away parts of your country to the Chinese. But hey atleast you are rich now and not a year later..
Dear russophilic whataboutists: Sweden has always been criticizing Israel's treatment of the Palestinians. (Yet we also condemn the terrorist actions of Hamas).
There: now you can stop asking.
Not really true. Sweden’s socialists (former communists) and socialist government supported/owned media has criticised Israel. Normal people support Israel beacuse we know what values and moral are the right ones to support. We can today see how destructive these Palestinians are around the West when they ‘demonstrate’ there genetic and culture aggressions.
What about the US?
Britain?! France?!
Sweden please, the moral high ground doesn't suit you!
He is intelligent and speaks the truth. He is right about the other side should be the one to do soul searching about their realities.
Älykäs ihminen ei ole kansanmurhaa himoitseva. Vai onko länsielitistä tullut näin älykkäitä. ?
Sveden is really based! Thank you for your position! 🇸🇪💪
@@vergil7185 Base?
GOD BLESS YOU SIR. YOU AND YOUR COUNTRY ON THE RIGHT. YOU ARE NORMAL PEOPLE. ❤❤❤
This was a really good interview with a very articulate person. I really liked the interviewer, they asked great questions.
A well informed Minister i will say and that helps him to speak with confidence. Bravo, Bravo Sir.
Thank you. Cheers from Poand.
The Ukrainians are defending their country, their people and independence! I expect the whole of Europe minus Hungary (all the democratic countries) to back Ukraine.
Why dont you read history? That war began in 2014 with the coup de state AND Russia entered to defend the people of the Donbas massacred by the Ucranazis
@@IsmaelZaldivar-yq2fu Putin sent in weapons and men to Ukraine to start the war. Of course the winners didn’t attack the loser. Ukraine is an independent country and Putin has nothing to say about the Ukrainian people.
@@IsmaelZaldivar-yq2fu why even bothering questioning him, look at most of the opinions here, if I say the slightest bit of realism people will call me a putin lover. this nwo swede does not care about you and hes lying
@@je7647 omg you special military operation was the truth right
@@nilspedersen3742 I think this whole war is horrible, I cant say russia wasnt provoked into. since you're european what does you supporting ukranie do for the ukranian people? make them martyrs for nato?
Sweden has BALLS, what about the others particularly NATO and US?
Who has the most balls, a man holding weapons of mass destruction or a large army talking to you or a man that doesn't?
The Swedish FM is a highly intelligent person.
we really need more of this quality of politician around the globe can you all imagine that?
I like that he speaks of all the Nordics having this view.
Ukraine is just liberating the people of Kursk that requested their help … lol
Ukraine killed the Ukrainian negotiator of Minsk 1.
Kyiv has killed more Ukrainians for being Russian. 🤦♂️
Ukraine is confused on what it is fighting for.
Did someone ask them for help?
@@user-lf2jh2ru9fno, thats why this makes no sense at all, he just trying to be funny
@@user-lf2jh2ru9fIt's an unrequited liberation operation, the same kind that Russia tried to run in occupied Ukrainian territories.
@@gikigill788 it's called strategy in defense. It's the only way Ukr can make a difference to Ru's ability to continue its war of choice/aggression. There is nothing strange about it.
Did I just feel a hint of bias, favouring Russia from the news reporter, surely DW News should be aware of Russia and China's ideology? The historical events clearly shows us where they're standing. Like the past conflicts between Russia and the other Baltic Countries orthe current ongoing conflicts between China and Taiwan? Even suggesting that Africa would be better of with Russia or China is astonishing to me.
As Swede myself who's aspiring to become a diplomate. I found Tobias Billström response truely remarkable and very inspiring.
Possibly, but without those hard / biased questions, perhaps he wouldn't have been seen as remarkable / inspiring. :)
Corruption rules Africa. Systematic corruption at every level in every African state makes it very difficult to help them in any way.
Fantastic interview, good questions and good answers. I only wish political debates were like this.
Smells like a staged interview.
Well said Billström!
Rauha rakennetaan ilman aseita. Ruotsi ajautui rikollisten käsiin. Näin se eliitti siellä toimii. Antoi oman valtion järjestäytyneen rikollisuuden käsiin.
The minister sounds like an incredible super smart human being. Thanks for serving our Democracy!
Nothing democratic about him or what he ACTUALLY stands for... as a Swede Im considering to stop calling myself Swedish until he and his BS government are gone.
That is what I think of him as a Swede.
Totally wrong, they're not! They're the hypocritical people on earth. The guy is a liar.
Ignore the comment from jf4908. Billström is a democratically elected minister. His government are creating miracles for Sweden as we speak. Everything has gotten better since we got rid of the leftist rule.
@@jf4908and most Swedes would think you’re being blinded by ideological hate. Compare your comment to the others in this comment section, and be proud of our commitment and representatives.
Speaking as a Swede.
Så sant!
The epitome of an extraordinary statesman.
This is a great defence of European influence in the world. Far too often, we become victim of our own self-doubt. But the truth is that no matter previous and current mistaken policies we are still the best partner for countries seeking stability, freedom and improved livelihoods in the long term.
What an excellent speaker. Very honest, clear, and concise. I am very impressed and agree with much of what he said.
That was a refreshing interview, quite something else than the usual national political fightings. Good Mr Billstrom. I didn’t vote for you, but this was well spoken.
We living in the Nordics and (or especially) our friends in the Baltics and Poland knows what's up.
What an excellent interview. One of the best I've seen in a long time
Kursk will vote to join Ukraine.
Excellent interview. Clear messages to the point and to the benefit of Africa.
This guy is sharp. Nice interview.
Very coherent, thank you 👍
What is wrong with this woman ? QUOTE " The economic conditions where no better " ,,, correct me if I am wrong but the world has raised more people OUT of starvation level poverty in the last 20 years than EVER before
She is doing her job
Civil society countries must strive for peace instead of financing wars that displace and kill, as everyone wants to live
When covid 19 pandemic came, the world was at peace, but it was struggling with life as a result of natural disasters, and everyone loved others and helped other peoples, and there was peace.
Governments of countries must develop programs that include progress, development, and concern for people instead of searching for wars
@@jacford Well WELL that would be one of the biggest outburst of outright lies I have seen in quite a while. Time for a reality check there jacford. How many ongoing wars / conflicts would you like me to point out that where happening during your PEACEFUL pandemic?
Governments need to help people like you wake up from a false slumber and understand reality.
FM Tobias Billström, you are an excellent Minister and spokesman. Tack så mycket
Africa is still dominated by foreign powers: China, Russia and Arab countries. They should wake up and stop blaming past colonialism as they enter into new colonial status right now, and they should isntead address the issue that made and makes colonization possible: corruption, religion and tribalism.
Well said and true!
Of course we do. Sweden will support Ukraine for as long as it takes!
Ruotsilla Suomen tie. >> Talousromahdus
We didn't ask for your support. Get lost
@@KyökkänäKyökkiVad försöker du ens skriva, Ivan?
@@GeneralWinter9 Don't worry ruski Vatnik. we don't support you. We support Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini! Sweden supports you. 🇺🇦🇸🇪🇺🇦🇸🇪
I find it rather amusing to see that Billström is more eloquent and well-spoken in English than in Swedish.
Det är kanske för att du inte kan Svenska? Han hanterar båda språken. 😊
@@henrikmalmborg Han låter som en trött kommunnisse när han pratar svenska, och som en väldigt smart professor när han pratar på engelska.
Great interview!
Australia agrees with the Swedish FM.
You think??
Спасибі, Швеція, за підтримку! Ми сильні тільки разом! Вітання з України!❤️🙏🇺🇦
Nice interview. Love to Sweden from Lithuania ❤️
3:10 in and i have to comment. Here is Ukraine being visibly assaulted before the worlds eyes and yet they are doing their utmost to transfer food to the world. If that doesn't tell you who you should support to win I don't know what will.🤠👍🇭🇲❤️🇺🇦
An intelligent man.well spoken. Putts puttin to shame.
Billström BRAVO!
Sweden rocks!
Very well spoken. Go Sweden!!
Thank you. One politician exists with a balanced considered view of the world past present future🌻
中国网友狂发“俄罗斯没有边界”酸爆这条提问。
普丁原话说的是“俄罗斯的边界没有止境”，这话并不是开玩笑随口说说。
梅德韦杰夫2022年还宣称俄国国家目标就是建立横跨里斯本到海参崴的由俄罗斯主导的欧亚帝国。
你不要以为这是开玩笑。
China is a dictatorship under Xi oppresing its own citizens
Tobias Billström is a very(!) smart person and should be president. His former party leader and president Fredrick Reinfeldt was a disaster for Sweden. Tobias is me favourite politician in Sweden, in many ways.
We Dont have presidents in Sweden! You should know that!
Statsminister
I'm going to disappoint you, but Tobias will never be president.
Sweden doesn't have a president.
You do realize that name lists are going around demanding him and the rest of them to immediatly leave their posts and make room for competent people. I signed one of them yesterday and it had 27000 signatures so far. Might not sound like alot compared to 10million but it is and the anger is growing fast. How smart is Billström now?
@@jf4908 and exactly what do you mean by competent people?
Well spoken Tobias! Bra representation för Sverige! 🇸🇪
Helt enig! Tack Sverige 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇺🇦!
@@Meditating2023 How? Were you stirring at the centre of his head all this while?
@@ican6401 you implying that he wasn't well spoken?
@@ican6401no, he actually understood everything Tobias Billström said.
Clarification for English speakers: Bra is the Swedish word for Good. 😊
Nice presentation.
In a democracy it is required for the PEOPLE to make their own lives better. If the people don't have that ability, they will be subject to becoming pawns to a regime.
Your so right. Democracy has to be earned. It requires endagement from ordinary citizen.
You know Billström hit hard with his answers by the amount of trolls and vatniks seething in the comment section 😂
I don't understand why US and other EU countries have put restriction of the weapons they delivery to Ukraine, when Russia is been desimating Ukraine wherever they want from East to west and from north to south. Ukraine should be aloud to fire the weapon deep inside Russia no matter how long the distance is.
It's to avoid significant escalation - striking deep into Russia with western weapons would bolster the narrative that the west is "using" Ukraine to attack Russia.
That will gain massive support from the Russian public, putting Russia in a more active war state - it may then lead to mobilising the entire population, things like officially declaring war, introduction of martial law, several rounds of mobilization raising millions of soldiers.
For now, it seems like Russia is only focused on capturing the Donbass and trying to shield its own population from the war as much as possible, that could however change if they officially declared war - with their advantage in manpower and production Ukraine wouldn't be able to resist that full might given its smaller population.
explain to me how we in the US can donate weapons without becoming an active participant in the war. Also .. when you are at it.. explain what guarantees do we have that Russia will not reciprocate and donate weapons to existing or future enemies of the US. This question is quite pertinent to us as we have a proclivity to "liberate"/"invade" (you choose the narrative) other countries
Because they are scared cowards who are incompetent of russian culture of imperialism and autorcracy. In case of Germany, history of deeply corrupt politicians in russia's pocket.
@@leonardoorellano6652why do you not want to be actively supporting the defense of democracy and freedom? What the heck has happened to how you view the world, dont you see how the prosperity of the us relies completely of rule of law and free trade in the rest of the world? Of course there is an obvious side for the us to pick in this war.
@@MattyOfPassion matty (or whatever your name is) i will assume you are a fellow American.. I would suggest that you read up on the reasons that precipitated this conflict... There was a coup d'etat 2014 in Ukraine... how can you possibly talk about democracy ?? here ill help you ..accroding to the ukraine constitution, 3/4 of the parlment is needed to force a president out, they never had that therefore its a constitutional coup. Overall i suggest to ignore mainstream media and do you own independent research on the topic. Also, i would verify these very statement i put forth here in this comment
Well said Mr Billstrom.
Very good Interview!
Detta är Badass 😎
What goes around comes around . 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Why are you raising my flag American?
Excellent summary of the position. The developed world needs to treat other nations with the respect that they deserve. In return Africa should look closer at the motives of would be benefactors. It appears to developed nations that appealing to personal gain of the elite at the expense of their people is winning for China and Russia. Africa has so much potential to help itself but it's people are voting with their feet and fleeing in the face of pointless wars and economic gain. Few dictators in Africa have their people's intests at heart; it's easier to call our leaders to account in democracies, howver imperfect they are. And people in the west who oppose foreign aid should not be surprised if the concequence is the small boats in the channel.
I’d just correct: Rather “beginning with Georgia in 2008”.
if we want to be precise, everything started with Kosovo in 1999. And then we wonder why the UN as an institution has no authority... or how to restore it !?
@@velemajstorpajoit's always possible to argue for one more preceeding event, e.g. Chechnya or the wars in ex-Yugoslavia.
@@jmolofsson Nope , Chechenya war is exactly opposite story.
@@velemajstorpajo Privyet, comrade! Well done, have a glass of putinka.
@@xandr13 Well , I am from Bosnia and I already felt "blessings" of war time. I see the same patterns here. Russia is using same "exploit" in int. law for 15 years ! NATO (USA) used it for the first time against Yugoslavia! It is a fact, you like it or not!?
All the Old Norse Gods supports Ukraine I'm sure.
Absolutely right. This is why putin is losing.
Top interview 💪💪
Seldom am I proud of out politicians, and often am I ashamed of them. This interview was brilliantly handled
It's just beginning
I agree with him. People in Africa should be careful doing deals with imperialistic countries like china & Russia.
But they also can't blame everything on the west when their own government isn't doing enough for their own people.
In time Africa will learn.
Sweden has not built one bridge in Africa. China has been rebuilding Africa from the ground up😏
@@dawg929 at what costs? Only to get them into more debt and lose ownership with their unsustainable contracts.
@@dawg929 During colonial times english and french also built cities, railways, roads etc.
U must be sick for saying that, more than 60yrs Africa is dealing with the West what did we get from them?
@@brightonmwenebatudjuma3178 just waiting for your opinion when those Chinese & Russians are done in Africa. At least the west acknowledged their actions they did. The Russians & Chinese will not. You'll see.
Tobias Billström such a talented speaker and politician! Brilliant and honest interview
Stöd Ukraina 🇸🇪💕🇺🇦
Real fact.