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Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
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Sweden announces air defence systems transfer to Ukraine worth almost US$113 million
The Swedish government has announced the transfer of air defence systems to Ukraine worth 1.2 billion Swedish kronor (almost US$113 million). Source: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Ebba Busch, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business, and Industry, and Minister of Education Johan Pehrson, cited by the Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet, as the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reports Details: The authors noted that they "can now announce the purchase of air defence systems worth a total of 1.2 billion kronor to donate to Ukraine." The article specifies that Stockholm will send Robot 70 and Tridon Mk2 air defence systems. "By supporting Ukraine, we strengthen our own security," the Swedish officials noted. Background: The European Union countries were discussing a military aid package for Ukraine amounting to at least €6 billion, aimed at strengthening the country's strategic position ahead of the US-led negotiation with Russia. Politico's article states that the aid package could be announced ahead of the symbolic visit of European commissioners to Kyiv scheduled for 24 February. Prior to this, the media outlet reported that the EU was considering a large-scale plan to increase defence spending and provide military aid to Ukraine, with funding expected to reach approximately €700 billion. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sweden to transfer air defense systems to Ukraine estimated at $113 million in new aid package
Sweden has announced a transfer of air defense systems worth 1.2 billion Swedish krona (approximately $113 million) to Ukraine, Svenska Dagbladet reported on Feb. 23. This announcement was made by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch, and Minister of Education Johan Pehrson. Under this package, Stockholm will transfer Robot 70 and Tridon Mk2 systems to Ukraine. Previously, on Jan. 30, Sweden announced its largest tranche of military assistance since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The aid package committed to providing over $1.2 billion to Ukraine, and included 16 CB90 combat boats with weapons stations, a million rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, 146 trucks, 1,500 TOW anti-tank missiles, as well as 200 AT4 anti-tank launchers. Read also: Thousands rally across Europe, Canada ahead of 3rd anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
