Sweden, Finland and Norway release new advice on surviving war amid concerns over Russia, Ukraine escalation

Sweden on Monday issued pamphlets to millions giving directions on what to do in the event that war breaks out or the nation is hit with an unexpected crisis. 

Issuing preparedness booklets out to its citizens is not new for Sweden, which has followed this practice since World War II when its first version titled "If War Comes" was reportedly distributed.

The guidance was updated during the Cold War, but one directive apparently highlighted in the middle of the booklet has been pushed forward noting that, "If Sweden is attacked by another country, we will never give up. All information to the effect that resistance is to cease is false."

Unlike Sweden, neighboring Finland maintained a stronger defensive posture given its shared border with Russia, despite maintaining a decades-long neutrality status following World War II.

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The Finnish government said it is "well-prepared for self-defense" and assured its citizens that hostile parties threatening Helsinki does not necessarily mean it will be presented through direct military force, noting that in the event of an emergency the Finns should be prepared in case of long power or water outages, as well as disruptions to banking or internet services.

Similarly, Norway, which was a NATO founding member in 1949, released a pamphlet urging Norwegians to be prepared to cope for up to a week in the event of war, crises or extreme weather.

Over 2 million copies were sent out, urging citizens to have canned foods, pasta, pet food, water, matches, candles, first aid kits and medicines in store, including iodine tablets.

Denmark also encouraged its citizens over the summer to ensure they had three-days' worth of essential items in store to help get through a crisis situation.

Western leaders continue to monitor Russia's war in Ukraine very closely, and have warned Moscow that any attack on a NATO nation will result in a united response from all 32 nations.