The government of Sweden announced the allocation of the next aid package, which will be aimed at restoring energy facilities in Ukraine. This time, it is planned to allocate support in the amount of SEK 650 million, or EUR 57 million.
Energy support
In particular, 500 million kroner will be transferred through the “Energy Community” Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. Our country will also receive SEK 150 million through the UNDP Ukraine fund.
“This assistance will ensure the supply of energy to critical infrastructure facilities and other institutions, so that Ukrainian schools, hospitals, transport, water supply and industry can function properly,” – noted in Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine.
Army help
In addition, last week Sweden announced the formation of the largest military aid package for Ukraine. During 2024 – 2026 years. We are talking about support in the amount of 75 billion crowns, or 6.5 billion euros.
“Sweden will support Ukraine’s fight against Russia as long as necessary. In order to strengthen support, as well as increase the long-term perspective, the Swedish government agrees on the framework of military support for Ukraine for 2024-2026. Sweden will increase military support to 75 billion Swedish kroner for 2024-2026 , 25 billion Swedish crowns per year,” the country’s government reports.
The military support package will include ASC 890 radar reconnaissance and control aircraft, armored personnel carriers. shells for artillery, air-to-air missiles Rb 99, etc.
The country allocates another 25 billion kroner to support civil infrastructure and humanitarian purposes. Thus, the total amount of support from Sweden until 2026 will reach 100 billion kroner, or 8.7 billion euros.
How much has Ukraine already received from Sweden?
Since the invasion of Russia in February 2022, Sweden has already allocated 37 billion kroner to support our country. In particular, the country transferred 15 packages of military support for a total amount of approximately SEK 30 billion. Currently, Ukraine ranks first in terms of the amount of support that Sweden has provided to any country throughout history.
The amount of aid for Ukrainian refugees in Sweden is also increasing. Changes proposed by the country’s government in May will allow Ukrainians to obtain a Swedish social security number. This will simplify the access of our fellow citizens to most public services and expand the list of medical services that can be obtained free of charge.
In addition, it is planned to increase the amount of financial assistance to refugees to 308 crowns per day. Today, 71 crowns per day are allocated for the maintenance of one refugee.
