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.

Both countries are publishing and disseminating new documents with guidelines in case "the worst-case scenario: an armed attack" occurs. "We live in uncertain times. If we are attacked, we all must do our part to defend our independence and democracy.

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.

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, Nordic countries, including Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, are proactively preparing their citizens f

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."

Finland, which shares a border with Russia, also has a digital brochure advising citizens how to survive in war. The e-document insists the state is "well prepared for self defenc