For Sweden, the decision is quite exceptional, as the country last sent weapons to the armed conflict in 1939.
Sweden supplies weapons and defense equipment to Ukraine. Prime minister Magdalena Andersson justifies the dispatch of weapons on Swedish security grounds.
“My first and final question as Prime Minister is what best serves Sweden and the security of the Swedish people,” Andersson said at a joint news conference. Peter Hultqvistin with.
– My conclusion is that our security is best served by the fact that we now support Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia. That is why Sweden is making significant progress in supporting the Ukrainian armed forces.
Aid worth 38 million
According to Andersson, the delivery includes, among other things, 5,000 anti-tank weapons. In addition, Sweden plans to send 5,000 helmets, 5,000 body protectors and 135,000 servings of food to Ukraine.
According to Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist, Sweden will provide up to SEK 400 million in military assistance to Ukraine, or about EUR 38 million.
For Sweden, the decision is quite exceptional, as the last time the country sent weapons into an armed conflict was in 1939, when the Soviet Union invaded Finland.
The majority of the Swedish parliament supports the sending of weapons to Ukraine. The plan is for the government to submit its proposal to the parliament on Monday. The matter will be debated in the parliament in the afternoon, after which the matter will be decided.
Also help from Denmark
Denmark plans to send up to 2,700 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. Prime minister Mette Frederiksen According to the Danish Parliament, a clear majority supports the deployment of weapons.
– We must help Ukraine and the Ukrainians as much as we can. And help is in a hurry, Frederiksen said at the news conference.
According to Frederiksen, Denmark also plans to increase its own defense spending.