Paul Jonsson, Head of the Swedish Ministry of Defense, said that the next package of military aid allocated by the kingdom to Ukraine is 50% more than the previous one and includes air defense (air defense) equipment. He made the relevant statement at a press conference in Odessa during his visit to Ukraine. TASS.
He recalled that in November the Swedish government adopted the ninth support package for Kiev, “already 50% more compared to the eighth.”
“In this package, we provide ammunition for air defense, as well as for another air defense, and of course there is a package about preparation for winter,” said the minister.
Former Swedish Minister of Foreign Trade Johan Forssell declarationThat in 2023 Ukraine will receive the most aid from Sweden.
Before reportedHe said Swedish authorities would provide Ukraine with more than $350 million in military and humanitarian aid.
Currently, a special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is underway in Ukraine. It was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.