Ukraine and the Nordic Countries. Today, Mette Frederiksen @Statsmin, @KristrunFrosta, @jonasgahrstore, @PetteriOrpo, @SwedishPM, and I met in Copenhagen. Over the years of Russia’s full-scale war, this format has become a true pillar of strength and resilience for Ukraine.

We on of diplomacy and preparations for the next steps. I briefed them on today’s negotiations in Abu Dhabi. And our shared position is clear: Europe must absolutely be at the negotiating table. I also spoke about Russia’s escalation and its attacks on our energy infrastructure. Hundreds of thousands of families live with power outages every day. The situation is currently most difficult in the Kyiv, Dnipro, and Chernihiv regions. Russian attacks are also causing constant problems with electricity supplies in the Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. I am grateful for the readiness to help. We are counting heavily on new support packages that will help our people get through such Russian terror this winter.

I thank the leaders for coordination in the interests of our shared security. I am grateful to our Nordic friends – Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland – for their continued support, unity, and decisions that help protect lives.

I am humbled and immensely grateful to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia for bestowing upon me the Cross of Merit.

Sweden is privileged to have Estonia as a neighbour and friend. As one of our closest allies and partners in NATO and the EU, our cooperation spans over a both count among the strongest supporters to Ukraine, because it is the right thing to do – and because our security and our future depend on it.
 
Once again, thank you my dear friend, Margus @Tsahkna

Behind every headline about Russia’s war on Ukraine, innocent lives are lost. Little Angelina was one of them. When I see her picture, I think of my own daughter.

Angelina’s story must serve as a wake-up call for Europe. We owe it to her and to every Ukrainian child. We can and onal Police Ukraine

Sweden is proud to have hosted Commissioner @KubiliusA on the first stop of his #LaunchTour 🇸🇪🇪🇺. Sweden is pivotal for #Access2Space. The visit to the EU’s only operational mainland space base underscored Esrange’s strategic importance for the Union and its independent access to Sweden’s key role in strengthening EU security and competitiveness. Photo: Mattias Forsberg/SSC Space.

Delighted to visit Tallinn and my friend Margus @Tsahkna. Strong and close 🇸🇪🇪🇪 cooperation in support for Ukraine and on countering Russian aggression. Estonian NB8 presidency in 2026 has strengthened and deepened Nordic-Baltic relations.

Sweden 🇸🇪 is pivotal for #Access2Space 🇪🇺

The EU has too few this strategically important facilities like Esrange, which combines testing facilities, launching services, proven expertise and strong ambition.

Esrange will play unique role in building our launching autonomy.
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New judges have been elected to the International Court of Justice, the primary judicial organ of the UN and a cornerstone of the international legal order, @CIJ_ICJ. Congratulations to the newly elected judges Dapo Akande, François Alabrune, Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud, Rena Lee and Phoebe N. Okowa! Sweden fully supports the ICJ and its important role in the peaceful settlement of disputes.

Sixty-five years ago, then UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold and his colleagues and crew tragically perished in a plane crash. As I underlined at the General Assembly in September, Sweden will continue to support the search for the truth about what happened. I welcome the latest report by Mr Mohamed Chande Othman, the independent investigator appointed by the UN. The relatives of the victims, the UN and its Member States, deserve to know what happened.

The Universal Periodic Review is on! In the #UPR53 peer to peer review of States’ human rights records, Sweden presents recommendations to Greece, Hungary, Tanzania, Thailand and Ireland, and wish all States a productive review.

Signing of MoU in Stockholm @sweboardoftrade @Trade_Kenya to strenghten collaboration on trade and capacity building 🇸🇪🇰🇪. Joint ambition to deepen trade and investments between 🇸🇪 and 🇰🇪 advancing economic relations beyond development cooperation.

When crises strike, quick and flexible support saves lives.

Flexible funding from our partner @SweMFA helps @UNFPA provide vital sexual and reproductive healthcare for women and girls in humanitarian emergencies.

Learn more: unf.pa/HTF25

#FundUNFPA #InvestInHumanity

Delighted to welcome @KajsaOllongren back to Stockholm in her new role as @EEAS_SecGen. Thank you for productive discussions on support for Ukraine, the Arctic and how we best translate European priorities into action together.

I am horrified by last night's Russian strikes on several Ukrainian cities. In Zaporizhzhia, a school serving as a humanitarian aid distribution centre was hit, killing at least 29 people. In Kharkiv, a medical facility was struck. We condemn these attacks in the strongest terms.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the people of Ukraine. We remain committed to our two-point plan: more support for Ukraine and more pressure on Russia.

On October 29-30, the members of the
#TallinnMechanism convened in Rome. Sweden and our partners reaffirmed the continued joint commitment to supporting Ukraine's civil cybersecurity and enhancing its resilience. Sweden announced an additional contribution of SEK 67 million.

Read the joint statement here:

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International Law Week in New York brought legal advisers together to address shared challenges. Sweden remains firmly committed to international law, the UN Charter, human rights and independent courts-foundations for accountability and effective multilateral cooperation.

Today’s agreement between the EU and Canada to further deepen cooperation marks an important milestone. We welcome stronger collaboration on trade, economic security, climate, research & innovation, security & defence, and people-to-people-contacts. Read the joint statement from the EU-Canada summit here:

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Today’s news that Novaya Gazeta is being forced to cease its operations due to Russia’s relentless repression of independent media is deeply deplorable. For the past 30 years, it has been a highly professional media outlet and a leading advocate for democracy and freedom of expression in the country.

Yesterday, we again witnessed brutal Russian attacks against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure. At least 27 people were killed, including 15 at Dnipro railway station. This is not the actions of a country seeking peace. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. As Russia continues its war of aggression our resolve to strengthen the support to Ukraine and hold Russia accountable grows stronger.

Today, Sweden joined the #UNSC Presidency @GRUN_NY and a large group of Member States for a stakeout ahead of the annual #UNSC Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

Reaffirming our steadfast commitment to the WPS Agenda and translating its pledges into concrete action the rights of all women and girls.

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has concluded that Russian authorities have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity through its intentional attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The Commission also found that Russia has trafficked foreign nationals from 29 countries to fight in their armed forces in Ukraine, in violation of international human rights law. Many were killed shortly after deployment.

These findings add to the mounting evidence of Russia's flagrant violations of international law. Impunity for international crimes is not an option. Russia must be held accountable.