Background & Purpose

Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Swedish government saw a special reason to propose an extra budget to provide further military assistance.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed sending ammunition, spare parts, communication gear, and infantry weapons that the Swedish Armed Forces can spare for a limited time. The total value is capped at 1.657 billion SEK.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to donate the military equipment to Ukraine.

Does this affect you?

  • Ukrainian Armed Forces: Receives critical military equipment, ammunition, and weapons to sustain defense operations.
  • Swedish Armed Forces: Supplies equipment from its existing inventory that can be spared for a limited time.

In Practice

  • The Swedish Armed Forces transfer ammunition and military gear to Ukraine.
  • Replacement equipment and spare parts previously given to Ukraine are replenished.
  • Communication equipment and infantry weapons are delivered directly to support Ukraine's defense.