Sweden Names Support for Ukraine as Top Foreign Policy Priority

Sweden’s primary foreign policy goal this year is to support Ukraine, alongside strengthening security cooperation, promoting gender equality, and expanding women’s rights, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard announced on February 12.

“This year’s foreign policy declaration comes at a challenging time in terms of security,” Stenergard stated.

“Sweden, the EU, and NATO are in a long-term and far-reaching confrontation with Russia. Regardless of the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russia will continue to pose a serious security threat to Europe. Our mission is unavoidable: we must counter Russia’s ability to harm us, not least by supporting Ukraine.”

The Swedish government has significantly increased its support for Ukraine, bringing the total aid since Russia’s full-scale invasion to nearly $6.7 billion.

“For Sweden, supporting Ukraine is not just a moral obligation; it’s an investment in the security, independence, and freedom of Europe—and our own,” Stenergard emphasized.

She also highlighted Sweden’s commitment to strengthening security in collaboration with its allies, particularly as a member of the EU and NATO.

Earlier, Sweden announced its largest military aid package for Ukraine, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, including 146 trucks, 1500 TOWs , 200 AT4  with training equipment, infantry and CBRN  equipment.