Iryna Pohorila 07:33, 15.07.25 UNIAN
Allies need to unite as soon as possible to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine
Sweden will make “its contribution to the rapid and substantial supplies to Ukraine ,” announced by US President Donald Trump. The country’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told the X network .
“As one of Ukraine’s largest donors and together with our NATO allies, Sweden will continue to contribute to rapid and substantial supplies to Ukraine,” Kristersson guaranteed.
He stressed that allies need to unite as soon as possible to stop the war in Ukraine. In his opinion, time is of the essence.
“The sooner we all unite to force Russia to end its brutal war against Ukraine, the more lives will be saved,” he stated.
Swedish assistance
At the end of June, it became known that Sweden would purchase long-range weapons for Ukraine, capable of reaching Russia. The Armed Forces of Ukraine will adopt them within two to three years. The country’s Defense Minister Michael Klessin did not name specific models of weapons, but said that we are talking about cruise missiles and rocket artillery.
Sweden became a NATO member in 2023 and has since significantly increased its defense spending, modernized its own military-industrial complex and infrastructure, and transferred weapons, equipment, and funding to Ukraine.
Thank you Sweden! I’m so glad countries aren’t worried about “escalation” like they were a few months ago.
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