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Sweden Investigates Effectiveness of Military Aid to Ukraine as Riksdagen Approves Additional Funding

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  • Sweden has tasked FOI to investigate the effectiveness of Swedish weapons in Ukraine's war against Russia.
  • Sweden has provided approximately 103 billion kronor in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.
  • The Swedish Riksdagen has approved an extra amendment budget to continue supporting Ukraine.

The Swedish government has commissioned the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) to investigate the effectiveness of Swedish weapons in Ukraine's war against Russia, according to Sveriges Radio. The investigation comes as Sweden continues its substantial military support to Ukraine, which has reportedly totaled 103 billion kronor since Russia's full-scale invasion. FOI has reportedly flagged early concerns that obtaining accurate information from Ukraine may be difficult, as countries at war typically hesitate to disclose battlefield problems.

Separately, the Swedish Riksdagen has approved an extra amendment budget for Ukraine support, according to ABC Nyheter. The Swedish government's first support package reportedly arrived in Ukraine just days after Russia's initial attack.

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