Sweden to join efforts to supply arms to Ukraine
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President Donald Trump has finally found a way to like arming Ukraine: ask European allies to donate their weapons, and sell them American replacements.
"In terms of ammunition, Russia produces in three months what the whole of NATO produces in a year," said Secretary-General Rutte.
Sweden is considering calling up former officers as old as 70 to active duty as it seeks to ensure its military is prepared in times of crisis, the defence minister said on Monday.
Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden announced their willingness to participate in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Europe to buy American weapons for Ukraine. — Ukrinform.
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Sweden's defence ministry has inked significant deals with Germany's Rheinmetall and Norway's Nammo, totaling over 5 billion crowns, to supply artillery ammunition. This strategic move aims to enhance Sweden and NATO's defense capabilities,
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomed the US President's decision to supply modern weapons to Ukraine, assuring that his country would facilitate the rapid and sufficient delivery of this aid.
A Swedish government-appointed review suggests raising the upper conscription age limit of former officers from 47 to 70.