Ukraine, Sweden ink security agreement
This was reported by the press service of the head of state, Ukrinform saw.
As noted, Sweden has already provided and will continue to provide Archer artillery systems and CV90 combat vehicles to Ukraine, and will also work out the possibilities of their joint production.
"A unique part of the agreement with Sweden is the provision of specialized ASC 890 aircraft, as well as the prospect of transferring JAS 39 Gripen warplanes to Ukraine, including relevant training. Sweden will also support the development of Ukraine's modern defense industrial potential and develop bilateral cooperation regarding localization, repair, maintenance, and production of Swedish defense products in our country," the President’s Office emphasized.
It is reported that separate parts of the agreement relate to support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula, sanctions, compensation for damages, and bringing the aggressor to justice, as well as assistance to Ukraine in economic recovery, reconstruction, and protection of critical infrastructure.
In addition, Sweden clearly reaffirmed its support for Ukraine on the way to membership in the EU and NATO.
The agreement was signed to implement the G7 Joint Declaration, which was adopted on July 12, 2023. In total, Ukraine has already concluded 13 bilateral security agreements: with the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Finland, Latvia, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and Sweden.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Stockholm, where he is taking part in the third Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.
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