The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $8.6 billion, set to be delivered over 2026 and 2027.
The move comes as Kyiv continues to rally international support against Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Defence Minister Pal Jonson, speaking at a press conference on Thursday, stressed that Sweden’s commitment would remain even in the event of a ceasefire or a peace agreement. “This highlights the sustainable nature of our support,” he said.
Military assistance will rise to 40 billion Swedish kronor ($4.27 billion) annually over the next two years. The package includes 18 Archer artillery units with ammunition, long-range drones, advanced air defence systems, and coastal surveillance technology.
Sweden currently ranks as the EU’s fifth-largest donor to Ukraine relative to its GDP, according to the Kiel Institute.
Meanwhile, Russia carried out its most intense aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the war, firing 805 drones and 13 missiles between late Saturday and early Sunday. The attack killed at least two people and set ablaze the seat of Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers in Kyiv. Emergency crews worked to extinguish flames on the upper floors as Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko vowed reconstruction.
What You Should Know
Sweden’s $8.6 billion pledge marks its biggest long-term military support for Ukraine, including artillery, drones, and air defence systems.
The aid comes as Russia launches its deadliest aerial assault yet, striking Kyiv’s government headquarters and highlighting Europe’s growing role in supporting Ukraine’s defence against Moscow’s ongoing war.
