Sweden does not plan to train Ukrainian soldiers on Ukrainian territory. This was stated by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström in an interview with the portal. Euroactive.
“As for France’s proposal to train Ukrainian personnel on Ukrainian territory, Sweden does not take it into account,” Billström said, implying that Stockholm considers the developing debate regarding President Emmanuel Macron’s statement to France as untimely and distracting.
Sweden plays a key role in strengthening European security, given its strategic location and capabilities in artificial intelligence and space. Stockholm will insist on strengthening its strategically important role in the Baltic Sea, the official said.
According to him, Sweden is in the camp of governments that want to focus on organizing European defense together with NATO, but the EU’s defense strategy cannot be developed independently of the United States.
Previously at the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned It’s about the long-standing conflict between NATO and the European Union and Russia.
Previously recognizedWhen Sweden’s military integration into NATO is completed.