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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

One year ago, on 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Sweden has provided humanitarian, military and civil support to Ukraine. Sweden’s military support to Ukraine has more than tripled since the current Government took office. Over the last twelve months, the EU – including Sweden – has adopted a series of sweeping sanctions packages against Russia Sweden will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Billström in the speaking chair of the Riksdag
Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presents the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. The Statement summarises the Government’s foreign policy priorities for 2023. Photo: Anders Löwdin/Swedish Parliament

Government’s 2023 Statement of Foreign Policy

Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström today presented the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. This year’s Statement of Foreign Policy is Mr Billström’s first in his ministerial post.

Finlands President Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Norways Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Finlands President Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Norways Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Harpsund. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

Statement from the trilateral meeting between Finland, Norway and Sweden at Harpsund, Sweden, 22 February 2023

The leaders of Sweden, Finland and Norway gathered today in Harpsund, Sweden to discuss common security challenges and close cooperation on issues of foreign, security and defence policy.

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Sweden have sent materials and rescue personnel to Türkiye. Photo: Jonas Holmberg/Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden’s assistance to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

In response to the very difficult humanitarian situation resulting from the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, Sweden is contributing with humanitarian support and dispatched experts and material to the affected areas. Sweden also gives extensive core support to many of the organisations currently working in those areas.

The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has activated the Council’s integrated political crisis response (IPCR) mechanism to coordinate the Member States’ support and, together with the European Commission, has taken the initiative to host a donor conference in Brussels in March.

Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister Ebba Busch, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Mats Persson, Minister for Education Pål Jonson, Minister for Defence
Minister for Defence Pål Jonson, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch, Minister for Employment and Integration Johan Pehrson. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

Heavy advanced weapons to Ukraine

The Government today presented a large three-part support package to Ukraine. The package includes a procurement cooperation scheme, instructions to the Swedish Armed Forces to prepare the transfer of the Archer Artillery System, and the largest defence equipment package to date. This includes recoilless rifles with ammunition, anti-tank weapons, assault rifles, mine clearance equipment, Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) with ammunition, and light anti-armour weapon Robot 57 (NLAW), worth SEK 4.3 billion. 

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Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2023

Sweden holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2023.

Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister  Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, Minister for Social Services  Gunnar Strömmer, Minister for Justice
Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, Minister for Social Services Gunnar Strömmer, Minister for Justice Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

Government taking strong action against disinformation and rumour-spreading campaign

Since December 2021, disinformation has been spread concerning Swedish social services taking Muslim children into care without a legal basis. According to the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, there are no indications that the campaign will cease in the near future. Social services employees are being threatened and, in the worst case scenario, this risks leading to children in Sweden not receiving the social support to which they are entitled. The Government is now taking several measures to counteract the disinformation that is being disseminated.

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The Government strongly condemns violence by Iranian authorities against peaceful demonstrators. Photo: TT

Sweden supports the Iranian people’s demand for human rights

Sweden and the rest of the EU have expressed clear support for the Iranians, especially women and girls, who are peacefully demonstrating for their human rights. Sweden has individually, and together with the other EU Member States, condemned the violence that the Iranian authorities have used against demonstrators. Sweden has also called for those responsible for the death of Mahsa Jina Amini to be held accountable.

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