Ukraine's International Minister Andrii Sybiha has thanked the Swedish authorities for its choice to supply Ukraine with over US$200 million in extra direct monetary help.
Supply: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: On Saturday 20 December, the Swedish authorities introduced that it has accredited a brand new settlement with the EU to supply Ukraine with extra budgetary assist amounting to SEK 2 billion in 2026 by means of the Ukraine Facility.
"Grateful to Sweden for in the present day's announcement of the $200 million in direct budgetary assist for Ukraine in 2026," he mentioned.
Sybiha added that the funds shall be used to fulfill folks's on a regular basis wants in wartime circumstances, together with essential public utilities, power provide, healthcare, colleges, pensions and different social funds.
"Sweden has been main by instance for the reason that very starting. In August, it turned the primary nation to supply US$75 million in such direct budgetary assist – and in the present day it reinforces that management with a further contribution," Sybiha tweeted.
Background:
- In early December, the Swedish authorities introduced a brand new bundle of civilian help for Ukraine price greater than SEK 1.1 billion (€100 million) to handle the nation's most pressing restoration wants and strengthen its resilience.
- It was additionally reported that Sweden plans to section out help to 5 international locations within the coming years and redirect these funds to extend assist for Ukraine.
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