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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Sweden Pledges 75 Billion Kronor to Ukraine

Published: 2024-05-22

The Swedish government has agreed on a three-year framework for military support to Ukraine, totaling 75 billion kronor.

This means Sweden's combined military and civil aid to Ukraine will exceed 100 billion kronor.

The support includes donations of defense materials, financial contributions, and economic support for procurement.

To finance this, Sweden will temporarily deviate from its surplus target.

The opposition welcomes the support but urges for more, with suggestions like supplying Gripen fighter jets and committing one percent of GDP to Ukraine.