Ulf Kristersson wrote that the Nordic leaders had gathered in Copenhagen with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the ongoing peace efforts in Abu Dhabi. He stated that Sweden supported efforts for lasting peace, but that Europe must participate in discussions about Europe's security and that such talks could not take place while the war continued. Kristersson said that the focus needed to now be on ending Russia's war and then guaranteeing Ukraine's future security. He placed the blame for the war on Russia and claimed that the country could end it and initiate negotiations at any time, but that Sweden saw no signs of constructiveness or genuine willingness to negotiate. He also said that Russia continued to bomb Ukraine to destroy the country's infrastructure and force it to surrender. Sweden's support ahead of winter, according to Kristersson, would help Ukraine's civilian population and show that it was not alone in resisting Russia. He described Sweden as one of the world's largest donors to Ukraine and stated that the support also defended the right of all countries to decide their own future without the oppression of great powers. He added that Russia wanted to divide the Nordic countries but would not succeed. #Ukraina #Fred #Säkerhet (translated)
