Leopards for Ukraine from Swedish lions.
Our nations are united not only by the colors of our flags.
Thank you to Ulf Kristersson, my colleague and the Swedish people. 🇺🇦🤝🇸🇪
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Försvarsminister / Minister for Defence 
Arvika, SverigeJoined December 2013
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Sweden is joining the "Leopard family" in support of Ukraine, through Swedish Leopard 2 tanks. Today's military package also includes further air defence components. We will continue to help Ukraine win the war.
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I am certain a Ukrainian victory is possible and that Ukraine, including Krim and the four illegally annexed provinces, again can and will be a free and independent country living in peace. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 (7/7)
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The biggest threat to European and Swedish security clearly is Russia. The brutal attacks and bombing campaigns must be stopped. Helping Ukraine also helps our own security. (6/7)
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In December I visited Odessa and Mykolaiv. I spoke with soldiers and civilians. They said the support with weapons greatly contributed to the defence of Ukraine. It made possible counter attacks to liberate occupied land. The visit inspired me to deliver more military aid. (5/7)
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Sweden will also supply much needed components to the IRIS-T air defence system. In cooperation with Germany this enables a boost of the capacity of IRIS-T in Ukraine. (4/7)
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HAWK is a medium range system that defends against enemy aircraft, helicopters and missiles. This donation can help Ukraine strengthen its air defences in multiple places and help deny Russia access to the airspace. (3/7)
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Sweden will also donate a substantial amount of HAWK air defence system components and ammunition. The value of the components and ammunition if purchased would be several hundred million euros. (2/7)
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Supporting Ukraine with heavy weapons is the right thing to do. Continued military support is needed so that Ukraine can reclaim lost territory and regain its freedom. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
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One Year of Invasion - One Year of Resistance #StandWithUkraine 
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Låt oss nu göra vad vi kan så att det till nästa årsdag råder fred. En fred som tillkommit genom att Ukraina segrat. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦(6/6)
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I dag har ett år gått sedan Ryssland påbörjade den fullskaliga invasionen av Ukraina. Det är en viktig dag för att markera vårt fortsatta stöd till att hela Ukraina ska vara fritt och självständigt. (5/6)
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Detta stöd kommer att påverka vår egen försvarsförmåga. Men det är en risk och ett pris som är lågt jämfört med det pris i blod som ukrainarna betalar varje dag. (4/6)
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Hittills har Sverige stöttat Ukraina militärt till ett värde av 10,6 miljarder kr. Vi har skickat eller är på väg att skicka stridsfordonet CV 90, NLAW, luftvärn med ammunition, vinterutrustning för 10000 soldater, gevär och vi förbereder för Archer. (3/6)
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Det största hotet mot Europa och Sveriges säkerhet skulle vara en rysk seger i Ukraina. Det skulle ha katastrofala geostrategiska, säkerhetspolitiska och militära konsekvenser. Det får inte och det ska inte att hända. (2/6)
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Den ryska militära framfarten måste stoppas. Just nu är det Ukraina som är Europas sköld mot denna framfart. Ukrainas krig är därför också vårt krig. I eftermiddag kommer statsminister Ulf Kristersson och jag att presentera ett nytt paket med militärt stöd till Ukraina. (1/6)
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Do you know what unites the three of us?
We are not only the defense ministers of our countries, we are all also farmers.
Thank you colleagues for the important discussions of the day in Harpsund.
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Had the opportunity to meet , Israeli minister of defense, and , Finnish minister of defense. Great discussions. #msc2023
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Just wrapped up my time at #MSC2023 with great meetings with 🇸🇬 Defence Minister & 🇸🇪 Defence Minister Thank you to & his wonderful team for their support. Our messages of 🇦🇺support for 🇺🇦 & the need to focus on the Indo-Pacific were well received
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Had a great discussion about common interests regarding defence materiel, as well as the security situation in the Indo Pacific and Europe with , Australian Minister for Defence Industry. #MSC2023
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Pleased to join , , , and to discuss how we can address a range of hybrid threats, from cyberattacks on our schools and hospitals to domestic violent extremism. Sharing best practices between governments is vital to our security.
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Had fruitful discussions with Foreign Minister and Defense Minister in #Munich. We look forward to formalizing PH-Sweden defense cooperation, which will deepen our bilateral ties
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Update with Finland’s President and NATO Secretary General . The earliest possible approval of both countries’ membership is in the interest of Sweden, Finland and the whole Alliance.
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WATCH NOW - joins & at #MSC2023 to dissect hybrid threats and strategies to push back against greyzones in modern conflicts.
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Continued support for #Ukraine is announced and a new equipment package agreed. Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK, Denmark, Iceland & Lithuania have collectively contributed more than £520 million to the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU).
🇩🇰🇮🇸🇱🇹🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪 🤝🏻 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine
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Discussing the security situation in Europe, 🇸🇪 and 🇫🇮 Nato membership at with Christian Schmidt, SACEUR Cavoli and @janapuglerin #msc2023
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The closest colleague in this meeting. Thank you for the good cooperation. Finland and Sweden are going together towards NATO membership. 🇫🇮🤝🇸🇪
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Med ett storkrig i Europa vi oss i en av de mest osäkra och farligaste tiderna sedan det andra världskrigets slut. Därför genomför vi den största upprustningen av totalförsvaret sedan 1950-talet. (3/3)
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Med samarbetet kan vi både stärka våra förmågor och säkerställa att vårt och andras luftvärn kan kopplas ihop för att utbyta information. Med gemensamma upphandlingar kan länderna också dela på kostnader och få mer för pengarna. (2/3)
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Sverige har nu gått med i European Sky Shield Initiative. Rysslands krig mot Ukraina med bombningar över hela landet visar på behovet av starkare luft- och missilförsvar. (1/3)
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Den 14–15 februari deltar på Natos försvarsministermöte i Bryssel. Mötet är det andra försvarsministermötet som Sverige och Finland deltar vid i egenskap av inbjudna länder till . Mötet leds av generalsekreterare .
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Thank you 🇸🇪, and thank you Minister , for honoring 🇨🇵 by awarding the Order of the Polar Star to Col Marc Henry, fmr Defence Attaché to #Stockholm.
Et bravo pour un très beau discours entièrement en français !
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Had a productive meeting with the speaker of the Moldovan parliament . Discussed security situation in the region, increasing spending to strengthen defences and how Russias war against Ukraine also affects Moldova.
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organisations and countries in the area of defence. Last month, the EU and Nato signed a joint declaration in Brussels to expand and deepen cooperation. (3/3)
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine demands a deeper cooperation among western countries. The Swedish presidency of the EU prioritises partnership with other (2/3)
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Yesterday, the Council approved an administrative arrangement enabling cooperation between the European Defence Agency and the US Department of Defence in a number of areas, including faster and more efficient movement of troops and equipment. (1/3)
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I går gästades #NCSC av statsråden Bohlin, minister för civilt försvar, , försvarsminister, Gunnar Strömmer, justitieminister, och , civilminister. De togs emot av generaldirektörerna för de myndigheter som ingår i centret.
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The EU-Ukraine Summit will bring a message of strong, unwavering support. We firmly stand by Ukraine, for as long as it takes. - Minister for Defence representing in exchange on tomorrow’s summit. swedish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/minist
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On 2 February, 🇸🇪 Minister for Defence will be taking part in debate ahead of the EU–Ukraine summit on 3 February. The debate will address the EU’s political, military, economic & humanitarian support to Ukraine & pressure on Russia.
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