Sweden allocated 28 million euros to Ukraine

The Swedish government has allocated 28 million euros to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities. This was reported by the government press service.

It was noted that 18 million euros will be transferred to the three coalitions within the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine, and 10 million euros to the NATO Fund for Ukraine.

According to Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson, Swedish support will gradually shift to the purchase of new industrial equipment for transfer to Ukraine.

Thanks to these payments to the funds, we will be able to strengthen the defense of Ukraine in terms of drones, mine clearance and strengthening the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy,” he said.

Sweden is allocating 5 million euros to the demining coalition, which will be used for joint procurement of equipment and training of Ukrainian personnel.

Three million euros are allocated to the maritime security coalition, which enhances Ukraine’s capabilities for safe maritime transport in the Black Sea, as well as enhancing the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy in the areas of maritime surveillance, amphibious warfare, sea control and countering Russian warships.

And 10 million will be transferred to the drone coalition. With the support of the Drone Coalition, Ukraine’s drone capabilities will expand by training more Ukrainian soldiers. It will also help Ukraine in purchasing drones.

Earlier, the Swedish Parliament’s Finance Committee supported the government’s proposal to provide a new batch of military aid to Ukraine.

Let’s recall that in February the Swedish authorities presented the 15th package of military aid to Ukraine, the value of which was the largest – 7.1 billion Swedish kronor (over $680 million).