Published 16 November 2021 at 15.50
Domestic. Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist (S) opens to send the Swedish military to Ukraine to support the regime there in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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– Our solidarity with Ukraine must be very clear at all times, says Peter Hultqvist to Ekot.
The Minister of Defense supports a proposal from the Baltic countries for an EU-led training mission in Ukraine. This could mean that Sweden sends officers to the country to train its military.
– We see it as an important part of marking the EU's ambition to contribute to the sovereignty of Ukraine, says Peter Hultqvist to Ekot .
According to media reports, Russia has recently equipped itself at the border with Ukraine, and it has been warned of an escalation in the area.