Magdalena Andersson says that she spoke with the European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen and that the EU is united in its condemnation of Russia.
During the day, decisions on sanctions will be made.
- These sanctions will be costly for Russia, says the Prime Minister.
She emphasizes that the Russian political leadership is responsible for the situation and that Sweden will support Ukraine financially to begin with.
- We will give an additional SEK 20 million to the Red Cross' efforts in Ukraine.
Other measures are also discussed.
- The aggressions against Ukraine concern us all in Europe, Andersson says.
Violation of international law
However, it is not judged that there is a direct military threat to Sweden, according to the Prime Minister.
- The Armed Forces makes an ongoing adjustment based on what the security situation looks like.
You can not rule out an armed threat against Sweden, but at present we see no direct military threat against Sweden, Andersson answers a question about what Russia's message means for Sweden's defense policy.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel in a joint statement on Monday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk breakaway areas in eastern Ukraine as independent, and promised sanctions "against the parties involved in this illegal act. ”.
Russia's actions violate international law and the Minsk Agreement and violate Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the Swedish Prime Minister.
- It is an increase in Russia's aggression against Ukraine and complicates a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Andersson believes that Ukraine has tried to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ukraine in a diplomatic way, but that Russia's actions now threaten peace and security in the country.