Sweden's Finance Minister, Mikael Damberg, and Defence Minister, Peter Hultqvist, on Thursday, said the country would provide Ukraine with more economic aid and military equipment, including anti-ship missiles, rifles and anti-tank weapons.
"The proposals that are submitted (to parliament) mean that allocated funds for the central government budget will increase by SEK 1.0 billion ($102 million) in 2022," the finance ministry said in a statement.
"In solidarity with Ukraine, and as part of the international response to Russia's actions, the government sees a continuing need to support Ukraine," it added.
In February, Sweden announced it would send military materiel including 5,000 anti-tank weapons, helmets and body armour to Ukraine, and in March announced it would send another 5,000 anti-tank weapons.
Source: Reuters
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