"Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol and aggression in eastern Ukraine constitute serious violations of international law, challenge global security and cause human suffering," Löfven said.
The prime minister also demanded that Russia investigate the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
- The Russian government must investigate the assassination attempt thoroughly and openly.
Those responsible must be brought to justice, he said according to TT.
Löfven also raised the situation in Belarus after the criticized election in August, a speech which, according to Löfven, was neither "free nor fair".
The pandemic tests the resilience
Stefan Löfven further stated that the ongoing corona pandemic illustrates the importance of strengthening international cooperation, not least the UN.
- Times like these test the resilience of our societies and our international cooperation.
More than ever, we need to work together in solidarity, he said, adding that the pandemic has at the same time created opportunities to strengthen cooperation towards a modern and inclusive UN, but also the opportunity to build better, more resilient societies.
In his speech, the Prime Minister declared that Sweden supports the World Health Organization's (WHO) leadership in the work of fighting covid-19 and the cooperation between several nations' world leaders to ensure fair and global access to a future vaccine.
- No one is safe until everyone is safe.
Securing access to vaccines is a global challenge that requires international cooperation and solidarity.
Fossil-free Sweden
In his speech, Stefan Löfven also highlighted climate change and called it one of the world's most pressing issues.
- We must reshape our societies and reduce emissions.
Sweden strives to be the first fossil-free welfare nation, but we welcome all competition to fight for that place, he said.