The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Swedish ambassador in connection with an incident that took place near the Russian embassy in Stockholm. Moscow claims that two drones attacked the diplomatic mission’s premises.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Swedish ambassador over the drone incident.
- Two drones are reported to have attacked the grounds of the Russian embassy.
- One drone dropped red paint, whilst another crashed with a mock-up of an explosive device.
- Russia sent a note of protest to Sweden and held the Swedish authorities responsible.
Incident outside the Russian Embassy in Sweden
On the night of 2 July 2026, according to reports from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, incidents occurred near the Russian Embassy in Stockholm that gave rise to serious concern. According to the Russian side, two drones appeared over the diplomatic mission’s premises. One of them, Moscow claims, dropped a container of red paint, which could be regarded as a provocation. The other drone, according to Russian sources, crashed near the building, carrying a mock-up of an explosive device.
Russia responded to this incident by sending an official note of protest to Sweden. The Kremlin stated that responsibility for ensuring the security of diplomatic missions lies with the host state. The Russian side therefore held the Swedish authorities responsible for the incident. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced its intention to raise its concerns with the Swedish ambassador during an official meeting.
The Swedish authorities’ response
At the time of publication, no official information had been released regarding the Swedish government’s response or the findings of the investigation into the incident. The circumstances of the incident, as well as the identities of those who may have been involved in launching the drones, remain unknown. This incident has become yet another source of tension in relations between Russia and Sweden, which have deteriorated since Sweden’s accession to NATO.
The Russian side’s claims regarding the nature of the attack have not yet been corroborated by independent sources or official statements from the Swedish authorities.
