Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Sweden for talks

Zelenskyy to meet with Swedish royal family, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Parliament Speaker Norlen, commander-in-chief of Swedish Armed Forces, and political party leaders

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday arrived in Sweden for a visit on Saturday, local media reported.

Zelenskyy, accompanied by his wife Olena Zelenska, will meet with the Swedish royal family, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen, the commander-in-chief of the Swedish Armed Forces, and political party leaders, public broadcaster SVT reported.

According to the broadcaster, Zelenskyy's meetings with Sweden's leadership will center on security and Swedish support for Ukraine's EU bid.

Earlier this week, the government proposed a 13th support package for Ukraine worth Swedish krona 3.4 billion (approximately $310 million).

Sweden has so far donated defense equipment worth approximately $17 billion to Ukraine.

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