Sweden has given aid and support to Ukraine even before.
In addition, the Armed Forces has trained Ukraine's military since 2015 through Operation Unifier.
Following Russia's launch of the full-scale invasion on 24 February, several new additions have been announced.
Military support
On February 27, the government announced that Sweden would send military equipment, including weapons, to Ukraine.
No similar decision has been made since the Finnish Winter War of 1939.
This involves equipment worth approximately SEK 400 million.
5,000 armor shots (Armor Shot 86)
5,000 safety vests
5,000 helmets
135,000 field rations
In addition to the materiel, it has been decided to support the Ukrainian military with SEK 500 million.
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Here, the armored shot is fired during exercise.
Photo: The Swedish Armed Forces
Medical equipment
Ukraine has also requested support with medical equipment.
The Government has decided that Sweden will contribute the following:
One million mouth guards
10,000 bandages
50 fans
100,000 liters of disinfectant
Other protective equipment
However, the Swedish regulations prevent people from donating medicines through pharmacy companies, according to the government.
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Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren (S) announces that Sweden is helping Ukraine by, among other things, sending a large amount of healthcare material.
Photo: SVT's live broadcast
Assistance
Swedish aid to Ukraine's civilian population has increased in two rounds.
A total of SEK 600 million has been added since the outbreak of war.
The assistance is distributed through aid organizations and will go to humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of the country and to those who have fled the country.