Maria Malmer Stenergard

“As long as the Russian aggression continues, Sweden has a clear two-point plan: to strengthen Ukraine and to weaken Russia. Ukraine can count on Sweden’s support.”

“The fact that the Nordic countries, with less than 30 million people, we provide for one-third of the military support that the NATO countries, with almost 1 billion people, provide this year ... This is not sustainable. It's not reasonable in any way. And it says a lot about what the Nordics do — but it says even more about what the others don't do.”

“A few countries take almost all of the burden. That is not fair and it's not sustainable in the long run.”

“I often hear people say that Sweden is a small country. But that’s not entirely true. On these issues, Sweden is big. There are many of us who care about what is right and stand up for it.”

“Human rights, equality, democracy and the rule of law are under threat.”

“Sweden continues to push for sanctions against violent settlers and will work proactively for the introduction of EU sanctions against extremist ministers who promote an illegal settlement policy and actively counteract a future two-state solution.”

“Support to Ukraine is our top foreign policy priority.”

“I’m proud of being Foreign Minister of a country which, regardless of the orientation of the Government, stands up for international law.”