StockholmZURICH Feb 2 USD) to the South-Eastern Ukraine Fund for «Strengthening Resilience», which was created jointly with the UK, the USA, Canada and Switzerland, reports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom. Ukraine and unwavering support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity,» Minister for Cooperation Mathilde Ernkrans is quoted in the message. to support UkraineAccording to her, the fund is designed to strengthen Ukraine's ability to «resist Russian aggression in the southeast», contributing to the improvement of the quality of public services, increased dialogue and inclusive economic development. The fund will complement UN support. The Swedish Foreign Ministry added that Ukraine is the largest recipient of aid from the kingdom, which is allocated for reforms in Eastern Europe and amounts to about 240 million Swedish kronor (more than $ 25 million) annually. Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern about allegedly increased «aggressive actions» by Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not worry anyone. As Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier, Russia does not create any pretexts for a conflict situation around Ukraine.
