Sweden to Provide Ukraine with $28 Million in New Defence Aid: What Will It Fund?
Фото: Генеральний штаб ЗСУ
Sweden will provide an additional 270 million Swedish kronor, or $28.3 million, to support Ukraine’s defense. A significant share of the funding will go towards strengthening the country’s air defense capabilities.
This was reported by the Swedish government’s press service.
The government has instructed the country’s Armed Forces to distribute over 270 million crowns among several international funds and initiatives that assist Ukraine.
In particular, Sweden will contribute an additional $14 million, or 133 million Swedish kronor, to the American PURL initiative, which is coordinated by NATO.
Under PURL, the United States transfers packages of American weapons to Ukraine, and allied and partner countries finance their purchase.
Swedish Defense Minister Poul Jönsson noted that Stockholm is focused on Ukraine’s needs and priorities. According to him, participation in PURL allows Ukraine to quickly receive the necessary American weapons.
Among the priorities, he named air defense systems and ammunition needed to protect against Russian attacks.
This will be Sweden’s fifth contribution to PURL. With the new package, the total amount of Swedish assistance under this initiative will reach $552 million.
As a reminder, Finland plans to significantly strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses ahead of winter to help protect the country from possible Russian attacks.