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Minister for Defence visited joint Swedish-Finnish preparedness exercise in the Baltic Sea
Swedish Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist (to the right) and his Finnish counterpart Antti Kaikkonen (left) visiting the Swedish-Finnish exercise in the Baltic Sea. Photo: Finnish Ministry of Defence Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rapidly worsening security situation in the neighbourhood, Sweden and Finland are ramping up their joint military activities. On 2 March, Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist visited a joint preparedness exercise in the Baltic Sea.
Speech by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson concerning Russia’s military attack on Ukraine
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson Photo: Ninni Andersson/The Government Offices On 1 March, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson held a speech concerning Russia’s military attack on Ukraine.
Hans Dahlgren: “Tougher sanctions and even greater support are what’s needed now”
Minister for EU Affairs Hans Dahlgren at the press briefing on Tuesday 1 March 2022. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Regeringskansliet. Minister for EU Affairs Hans Dahlgren today presented six areas in which Sweden is pushing for the EU to take further decisions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These would entail additional and tougher sanctions against the Russian leadership and increased direct support to Ukraine.
Sweden further increases humanitarian support to Ukraine
Photo: Ninni Andersson/The Government Offices On Sunday 27 February, Minister for International Development Cooperation Matilda Ernkrans held a press briefing on Sweden’s support to Ukraine together with Göran Holmqvist, Director of Humanitarian Support at Sida.
Sweden to provide direct support and defence materiel to Ukraine
On Sunday 27 February, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist held a press conference on Sweden’s support to Ukraine.
Statement from Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
"Sweden condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s acts are also an attack on the European security order. It will be met by a united and robust response in solidarity with Ukraine. Russia alone is responsible for human suffering."
Government calls for a Russian sporting boycott
The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The Government is now calling for a boycott of sporting exchanges with Russia.
Sweden can do better: the Government’s policy priorities
Sweden has much to be proud of. We have a skilled labour force and a high proportion of Swedish people support themselves by working. Sweden has many innovative and competitive businesses that contribute to jobs and exports. Health care, education and social services are collectively financed and allocated according to need. The level of trust between people is high and Sweden has come a long way in terms of gender equality.
The Government’s work in response to the virus responsible for COVID-19
There is an ongoing outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Government and the Government Offices are following developments carefully and are in continuous contact with the responsible authorities.
