Sweden–China Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi met Swedish counterparts in Stockholm, urging stronger cooperation and trust-building after recent setbacks, with both sides pointing to trade ties and practical collaboration. NATO & Defence Industry: Turkey kicked off preparations for the Ankara NATO summit, pitching its fast-growing defence sector and pushing for deeper inclusion in European security programmes—an angle that matters for Swedish defence suppliers and partners. Ukraine Sea-Denial Tech: Ukraine publicly showcased U.S.-made Harpoon and Norway’s NSM coastal missile systems in Odesa, signalling a layered anti-ship network that targets Black Sea ports and warships. Nuclear Infrastructure in Sweden: Skanska won about SEK 1bn to build six new rock caverns for SKB’s short-lived radioactive waste expansion at Forsmark, with construction starting Q3 2026 and completion expected in 2028. Circular Materials & Retail: IKEA expanded its second-hand marketplace to Sweden (plus four other countries), aiming to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste while keeping customers engaged. Textile Recycling Push: A spotlight on Europe’s “reuse better” challenge highlights how textile waste rules are shifting costs onto manufacturers/importers and raising pressure to scale recycling and reuse.