Sweden

The Prime Minister of Sweden said that the European Union countries now have the greatest control over the Baltic Sea.

This supply is part of the efforts within the framework of the international Maritime Capabilities Coalition, which is working to strengthen the potential of the Ukrainian fleet.

The Swedish Coast Guard and two NATO ships have launched a security operation after the Russian fishing vessel Mechanic Stepanov found itself in the Öresund Strait near Sweden.

Norway can play a key role in strengthening air defense and protecting Ukraine’s coastline.

Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa and Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsson agreed to strengthen the Ukrainian fleet.

The Swedish government will allocate more than $150 million for the supply of modern artillery and underwater systems to Ukraine.

Ukraine and Sweden signed a Memorandum of Understanding in London on mutual recognition of diplomas and certificates of seafarers.

The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Meshka, bound for Russia, ran aground in the Öresund Strait in Sweden.

The Swedish government will tighten controls on foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea.

Activists are calling on Stockholm to take more decisive action, as the Russian “shadow fleet” not only finances the war, but also threatens the ecology of the Baltic Sea.