About Sweden's support to Ukraine
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SMHI donates diesel generator to hospital in Ukraine
In connection with Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari’s visit to Ukraine in recent days, the Government decided to instruct the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) to transfer a diesel generator to Ukraine. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, together with the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has been in contact with a Ukrainian hospital that is in great need of this support, and will promptly make arrangements for the generator to be transported to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Tobias Billström and Pål Jonson take part in Foreign Affairs Council
On Monday 22 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson are taking part in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and Sudan are on the agenda.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström visits London and Cambridge
On 15–16 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is travelling to the United Kingdom for a visit in London and Cambridge. During the visit, he will meet with his British counterpart Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron for discussions on bilateral relations, NATO and support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government proposes SEK 300 million to Swedfund to invest in Ukraine
Increased investment and a sustainable business sector are crucial to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. In the 2024 Spring Amending Budget, the Government therefore proposes a capital injection of SEK 300 million to Swedfund to increase investment in Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Unique Nordic-Baltic cooperation to support Ukraine’s closer ties to the EU
Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is launching a high-level group that will provide expert support to Ukraine’s Government during its EU accession process.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU financial support for increased ammunition production in Sweden
The European Commission has decided to provide financial support to industrial projects aimed at increasing ammunition production capacity. The Swedish Government has decided to co-finance one of the projects, provided that the Commission granted support. This project, run by the Nammo Sweden AB company, could eventually triple the capacity for filling artillery shells in the coming years.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russian presidential elections and their non-applicability on Ukrainian territory
The presidential elections held by Russia on 15-17 March took place in a highly restricted environment exacerbated also by Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine
Sweden intends to provide EUR 30 million in support for a Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine. The Government has authorised the Defence Materiel Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the responsible authority in Czechia.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New export credit guarantees and trade commissioner’s office in Kyiv make it easier for Swedish businesses to contribute to rebuilding Ukraine
On 29 February, the Government adopted a regulation on special export credit guarantees for Ukraine. This enables exporting businesses to apply for export credit guarantees from the Swedish Export Credit Agency. The guarantees will apply to exports to Ukraine that can contribute to its development and welfare. The Government has also decided to open a trade commissioner’s office in Kyiv and will appoint a new trade commissioner in Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes
Today, two years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Swedish Government considers support to Ukraine in the coming years to be its foremost foreign policy task. Sweden will continue to provide political, humanitarian, military and financial support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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Thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on companies in the Russian arms industry. With this package, there are now more than 2 000 names on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Expansion of successful training package for Ukrainian military
The Swedish Government has given the Swedish Armed Forces a framework mandate to carry out and take part in military training of Ukrainian citizens in 2024. Ukraine has greatly appreciated the training support Sweden has provided thus far. Ongoing training activities are now being extended, with the possibility to supplement previous training initiatives with additional activities.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Government presents largest military support package to Ukraine to date
Today, 20 February, the Government presented the 15th and largest military support package to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on 24 February 2022. Package 15 amounts to SEK 7.1 billion in current prices. It comprises a maritime initiative that includes Combat Boat 90s, small and fast motorboats (G-boats) and underwater weapons. The package also includes artillery ammunition, an anti-aircraft system, light anti-tank weapons, recoilless rifles, hand grenades, medical equipment, medical transport vehicles, food, and financial support to bilateral and multilateral projects or funds. It also involves financial support to enable Ukraine to purchase more Combat Vehicle 90s.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Foreign and security policy focus on Sweden’s NATO membership, the neighbourhood and support to Ukraine
Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the Government’s 2024 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. The Government’s most important foreign policy priorities are support to Ukraine, Sweden’s NATO membership and deepened cooperation in the neighbourhood.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement of Foreign Policy 2024
On 14 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the 2024 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at Folk och Försvars annual national conference 2024
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Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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The future of Sweden’s security policy – speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at the Folk och Försvar (Society and Defence) Annual National Conference in Sälen, Sunday 7 January. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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More people from Ukraine to be covered by the Temporary Protection Directive
The Government has decided that additional categories of people will be granted temporary protection in Sweden. This applies mainly to Ukrainian citizens who are already in Sweden legally but who have not yet received protection.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry of Justice
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Letter of Intent between Swedish and Danish defence ministers on support to Ukraine regarding combat vehicles
On 18 December, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson travelled to Copenhagen for talks with Danish Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen. Matters discussed during the visit included support to Ukraine, current NATO issues and the upcoming Danish Chairmanship of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) in 2024.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Strong Nordic support for Ukraine at Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo
On Wednesday 13 December, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office