Sweden’s accession to NATO is not directed at anyone, King Carl XVI Gustaf said as the alliance’s flag was hoisted in a ceremony in front of the parliament buildings in Stockholm on Monday. “Sweden does not threaten anyone. Sweden desires peace,” Carl Gustaf said. NATO membership represented a new piece of history, but would not change Swedish foreign or security policy, the king added. “Maintaining Sweden’s freedom and independence is our most important goal as before,” he said. NATO membership would enhance Sweden’s ability to defend itself. He noted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine more…