Sweden: Sends weapons to Ukraine, despite Russian warnings

THE Sweden is going to send military equipment to Ukraine to face the Russian invasionwith the decision to be taken a few days after the warning of Maria Zakharova for Stockholm to join NATO.

In particular, Sweden will send a total 5,000 anti-tank weapons, bulletproof vest and helmets. In fact, this is a move that raises the tone, as Stockholm and Moscow have tense relations, while the former is not a member of NATO.

Typically, the prime minister Magdalena Anderson“Sweden now offers immediate support to the Ukrainian armed forces,” he said. That includes 135,000 battle units, 5,000 helmets, 5,000 body armor and 5,000 anti-tank weapons. “

In accordance with Reuters“Sweden’s decision is unprecedented since 1939, when the country helped Finland, which was under attack by the USSR,” she told a news conference.

It is noted that several European countrieslike Greece, are sending military equipment to Kiev, while the US will also provide financial assistance.

At the same time, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that it is being created Special Legionwhere will be made up of foreign volunteersaimed at halting the Russian advance.

Source: News Beast

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