The Swedish government announced the allocation of 15 million kroner ($1.4 million) to support the Ukrainian television channel Suspilne (“Public”). This is stated in press service State Office.
The allocation of funds is planned for three years and can be used “to create suitable platforms for digital news information and strengthen the journalistic potential of Ukraine.” Swedish agency SIDA and radio company Sveriges Radio have been supporting Suspilne since 2017.
11 December reportedIt was stated that the Swedish government plans to announce a new aid package worth 134 million dollars to Ukraine.
General Mikael Büden, formerly Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces visit Front in Eastern Ukraine.
Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson in November statedHe said he didn’t want to “write off Russia as a threat.”
Previously reportedThe United States and Sweden will strengthen defense cooperation.