Sweden Pledges $1.3 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine, Donates Surveillance Aircraft to Bolster Defenses
May 31, 2024Sweden pledges 13.3 billion Swedish crowns ($1.3 billion) in aid to Ukraine.
Aid package includes two Saab Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASC) 890 aircraft for Ukraine's defense.
ASC 890 aircraft to assist in long-range target identification and integration of F-16 fighter jets from Western countries.
Swedish government plans a total of 75 billion Swedish crowns ($7.1 billion) in military support to Ukraine over three years.
Expedited orders for S 106 Global Eye aircraft to replace the donated planes.
President Zelenskyy welcomes the aid as crucial for Ukraine's defense.
President Putin urges Russian government to work like soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
Nato foreign ministers to discuss further military aid for Ukraine amid concerns about Chinese support for Russia.
Nato summit in Washington in July will address coordination of military aid efforts for Ukraine.
Summary based on 6 sources
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Sources
The Guardian • May 30, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Sweden donates vital ASC 890 surveillance planesInsider • May 29, 2024
Sweden enhances Ukraine's defense with ASC 890 in aid packageYahoo News • May 29, 2024
Sweden's early warning plane will be a boost for Ukraine's air defenses and F-16 fightersEconomic Times • May 29, 2024
Sweden gives radar surveillance planes to Ukraine air force