The Swedish government has instructed the country's armed forces to redirect 28 million euros to support defense and Ukraine.
RBC-Ukraine informs about this from messages sent to the Swedish press service.
So, 18 million euros will be transferred to three coalitions within the framework of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine, and 10 million euros – to NATO Fund for Ukraine.
“We will continue to support Ukraine and generate benefits that will not be necessary. Swedish support will be gradually transferred until the purchase of new equipment from the industry for transfer to Ukraine. These payments to funds can be increased defense of Ukraine in terms of drones, dismantling and strengthening the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy,” said Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson.
So, Sweden sees:
- 5 million euros for the cost of the coalition from the transfer, which will be directly allocated to the purchases and training of Ukrainian personnel.
- 3 million euros for the maritime security coalition ki, which advances the potential of Ukraine in the galuz of safe sea transportation in the Black Sea, and It also expands the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy in maritime surveillance, amphibious warfare, sea control and countering Russian military ships.
- 10 million will be transferred to the drone coalition. With the support of the Drone Coalition, the capabilities of Ukraine in the drone force will be expanded to include a larger number of Ukrainian soldiers. Support will also help Ukraine in the purchase of drones.
Assistance to Ukraine from Sweden
Sweden, right from the beginning of the war in Ukraine, takes a strong position, giving Ukraine everything I will help you as soon as possible.
For example, 2023 Sweden announced the idea of financial assistance for Ukraine to support the Grain From Ukraine initiative.
11 June 2023, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson announced the new package additional assistance worth 133.5 million dolars These funds are aimed at supporting the energy sector of Ukraine during the important winter period.
Crimea, Sweden praised the decision to accept any initiative from the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine. For this purpose, 30 million euros will be seen.
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