Sweden intends to provide Ukraine with as much support as necessary - both economic and military, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday at a press conference in Kyiv.
According to him, Ukraine is a priority of foreign policy and the presidency of Sweden in the EU. "Putin is wrong if he thinks that time is on his side," said the Swedish prime minister.
Asked about the timing of Archer howitzers, he said they would be delivered as soon as possible. Speaking about the possible supply of Grippen fighters, Kristersson noted that "certain steps in this regard will be decided by the international coalition."
He recalled that Sweden was among the biggest donors before the invasion. Over the past year, the Prime Minister said, support has exceeded $1 billion.
"We will provide as much support as needed, both economically and defensively," Kristersson said.
He also noted that this year Sweden decided to increase humanitarian support to Ukraine through UN partner organizations, the Red Cross.
"We will focus our efforts on rebuilding Ukraine," Kristersson said.