Sverigedemokraterna urged to dismiss staffer accused of sharing pro-Russian propaganda

Strömmer warned that the accusations concerning a Sverigedemokraterna employee are extremely serious and that the party must ensure the person leaves the job immediately if the reports are accurate. The staff member arrived from Russia in 2006 and, according to Expo, shared content from Russian state outlets and the government-controlled channel RT from 2015 to 2017, including a song that praised President Putin accompanied by heart emojis.

Further evidence shows the individual kept posting pro-Russian material and conspiracy theories as late as 2024-2025. The party, which has publicly backed Sweden’s aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, has not answered questions about whether the employee passed a security vetting process. Expert Patrik Oksanen of the think-tank Frivärld said the behavior helps normalise the Russian viewpoint, fuels polarization and undermines trust in Swedish media. Strömmer stressed that such actions could create uncertainty about SD’s stance and demanded swift action.