Sweden announced a new civilian aid package worth over 1.1 billion Swedish kronor ($116 million) to address Ukraine's most urgent recovery and resilience needs, according to the Swedish government.
The aid will target immediate needs before and during this winter, as well as strengthen Ukraine's capacity to withstand future winters. The package covers energy supply, repair and restoration of damaged infrastructure, reforms, and healthcare.
"The government is presenting a new support package that focuses on the most urgent needs this winter, as well as support that strengthens Ukraine's resilience in the long term. Sweden continues to do everything possible to support Ukraine," said Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.
Energy Minister Ebba Busch framed energy supply as a defense issue extending beyond Ukraine's borders.
"Energy supply is an important component of overall defense. Together with international partners, we are now increasing support for Ukraine's energy supply. This not only strengthens Ukraine's resilience, but also the defense of all of Europe," Busch said.
The Swedish announcement follows similar moves by other European partners. First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Germany has allocated additional funds to strengthen Ukraine's infrastructure this winter, Evropeiska Pravda reports. Lithuanian transmission system operator Litgrid recently transferred another support package to Ukraine to bolster electricity supply and help restore damaged energy infrastructure.
