About Sweden's support to Ukraine
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Joint infantry fighting vehicle procurement worth SEK 25 billion signed
Today, the Defence Materiel Administration and its Danish counterpart, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for the coordinated procurement of 205 units of the Combat Vehicle 90, CV9035 MKIIIC version.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Maria Malmer Stenergard in Brussels for Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On 3–4 December, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will take part in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels, which will lay the groundwork ahead of the NATO Summit in The Hague in mid-2025. The agenda includes support to Ukraine and cooperation with countries in North Africa and the Middle East.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to contribute to Ukrainian production of long-range missiles and long-range drones
On Friday 22 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson received his Ukrainian colleague Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov at Karlberg Palace. At the Palace, Mr Jonson presented plans for a new Swedish financial contribution to the Ukrainian defence industry with a focus on the mass production of long-range missiles and long-range drones.
Published · Article, Webcast from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New Strategic Partnership between Sweden and Poland
Today, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met to sign a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland. This partnership includes the two countries strengthening their cooperation within security and defence, innovation and competitiveness.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish and Polish Prime Ministers to hold joint press conference
Today, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are holding bilateral talks at Harpsund. At 14.00, they will sign a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland and then hold a joint press conference.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited Copenhagen for several defence ministerial meetings
Increased security in Northern Europe and enhanced support to Ukraine were on the agenda when Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson participated in several meetings of defence ministers in Copenhagen. Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov also took part in all the meetings.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Declaration from the NORDEFCO Ministerial Meeting
Yesterday, 21 November 2024, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Copenhagen to discuss how to further strengthen Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO) and take stock of the progress made under the Danish Chairmanship in 2024.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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SEK 50 million to improve sexual and reproductive health in Ukraine
Russia’s illegal attacks on health and medical care facilities during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine have severe consequences for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The Swedish Government has therefore approved an additional SEK 50 million to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its operations in Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Declaration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group
Yesterday, 20 November 2024, the Ministers of Defence and representatives of the Northern Group reaffirmed their steadfast support to Ukraine and their commitment to continue and develop Northern Europe’s military assistance to Ukraine and to strengthen industrial cooperation.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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Invitation to press conference at Karlberg Palace
(New version) On 22 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson invites the media to a press conference with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, following his visit to Stockholm. The press conference will take place at Karlberg Palace.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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EU imposes new sanctions against Iran
The EU has imposed new sanctions against Iran, in response to Iran’s military support of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. These restrictive measures aim to obstruct Iran’s production of weapons and arms supplies to Russia.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Pål Jonson to take part in EU Foreign Affairs Council defence ministers configuration
On 19 November, the defence segment of the EU Foreign Affairs Council will convene. The meeting will focus on continued EU support to Ukraine and strengthening EU defence readiness and preparedness. Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will represent Sweden at the meeting.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden supports Ukraine’s path towards the EU
Ukraine’s closer ties with the EU promote the country’s development and contribute to security and stability throughout Europe. Sweden is a committed and long-term partner in this integration process and supports Ukraine on its path towards EU membership.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement of intent on closer collaboration between Ukraine and Sweden in the areas of civil protection and national resilience
On 5 November 2024, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin and Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko signed a statement of intent between Ukraine and Sweden on closer collaboration in the areas of civil protection and national resilience.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Government, Ministry of Defence
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EU extends military assistance mission in support of Ukraine
Today, the EU decided to extend the European Union Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM) Ukraine. The Mission strengthens Ukraine’s capability to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, and will now be extended by two years.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Civil Defence visits Ukraine – statement of intent signed and civil support package presented
Sweden and Ukraine yesterday signed a statement of intent on closer collaboration in the areas of civil protection and national resilience. Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin also presented a civil support package that the Government intends to approve. The package includes approximately 40 000 protective face masks, worth SEK 100 million, from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, and two environmental protection vessels and additional materiel from the Swedish Coast Guard.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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SEK 110 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues to have devastating consequences – both military and humanitarian. The Swedish Government is therefore supporting Ukraine in a number of ways and has now decided on a new humanitarian support package of SEK 110 million. This support will primarily be used to meet the increased needs ahead of the winter.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden allocates EUR 63 million from previous support packages in financial support to Ukraine
Within the framework for previously military aid packages to Ukraine the Swedish Government will allocate financial support of EUR 63 million or approximately SEK 720 million to Ukraine. The financial contribution will cover EUR 20 million in support to Ukraine’s industrial base. This is based on a Danish model that aims to support procurements from Ukrainian industry in line with Ukraine’s proposals. The Government also intends to allocate approximately EUR 43 million in financial support to a number of multilateral initiatives to support Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish Minister for Health Care and Ukrainian Minister of Health sign agreement on continued support to Ukraine’s path to the EU and its health care
Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson and Ukrainian Minister of Health Viktor Liashko have signed a technical agreement between Sweden and Ukraine. The aim is to intensify cooperation and advance Ukraine’s process of integration into the EU. Ms Ankarberg Johansson also visited several care facilities in Kyiv, including the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital that Russia attacked in July.
Published · Press release from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
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State of the Russian economy examined
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues with unabated intensity and far-reaching consequences for civilians. At the same time, Russia is spreading propaganda to try and portray the Russian economy as more well-functioning than it actually is. As part of efforts to combat this propaganda, the Swedish Government commissioned the National Institute of Economic Research to analyse economic developments in Russia. Last Wednesday, Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson hosted a seminar in connection with the report’s conclusions.
Published · Article, Webcast from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance