Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Russia’s illegal deportations of Ukrainian children violate international law, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and international humanitarian law.

Sweden is working to ensure that the children can return home and that those responsible are held accountable.

20.11.2025 08:27 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

The latest UN Commission of Inquiry report concludes that Russia’s systematic drone attacks targeting civilians in Kherson may amount to crimes against humanity.

Supporting Ukraine and holding Russia accountable for its grave violations of international law remains a top priority for Sweden.

30.10.2025 13:19 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Prime Minister receives Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Today, 22 October, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is receiving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting in Sweden. Following their...

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is receiving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting in Sweden.

Following their meeting, Mr Kristersson and President Zelenskyy will hold a joint press conference to make an announcement in the area of defence exports.

government.se/press-releas...

22.10.2025 08:22 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa with the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde.

Sweden supports Ukraine via the World Bank.

As winter approaches, Sweden is increasing its support to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) by SEK 385 million.

Last week, Benjamin Dousa took part in the Annual Meeting of the World Bank.

21.10.2025 09:29 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yesterday, a new civil support package for Ukraine worth more than SEK 1.1 billion was presented.

Read more: https://government.se/press-releases/2025/09/government-presents-new-civil-support-package-for-ukraine/.

30.09.2025 09:00 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Nordic statement on Russia's recent violation of Estonian airspace Statement by Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenegard on behalf of the Nordic Countries. Delivered at the United Nations Security Council, ...

Nordic statement on Russia's recent violation of Estonian airspace⬇️

www.government.se/speeches/202...

23.09.2025 06:44 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tilde Addenbrooke is one of the 2025 recipients of Government’s award for Swedish volunteer projects supporting Ukraine.

Ms Addenbrooke is receiving the award for her exceptional and brave initiatives in Ukraine.

#StandwithUkraine

18.09.2025 15:22 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Help Ukraine Gothenburg (HUG) is one of the 2025 recipients of the Government’s award for Swedish volunteer projects supporting Ukraine.

#StandwithUkraine

18.09.2025 09:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Swe Gov has awarded the 2025 distinction for Voluntary Swedish Efforts in Support of Ukraine to Tilde Addenbrooke and Help Ukraine Gothenburg (HUG). We salute their courage, commitment and resilience – their work truly makes a difference for the people of Ukraine. government.se/press-releas...

15.09.2025 12:36 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Mr Edelstam’s courage and ambitious fight for human rights have been praised around the world. Even today, his deeds remain an important reminder of the power of moral courage and compassion.

📷: Private- Edelstam family

11.09.2025 14:22 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Harald Edelstam, the then Swedish Ambassador to Chile, used his diplomatic immunity to save the lives of more than 1000 people during the violent dictatorship.

11.09.2025 14:22 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Today is the 52nd anniversary of the tragic military coup in Chile. The coup led to a military dictatorship that lasted 17 years, during which tens of thousands of opponents were persecuted, tortured, executed or disappeared.

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