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Maria Malmer Stenergard

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Sweden

2 articles · 20 May 2025 to 24 August 2026

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Told a Kyiv press conference that Ukraine's EU membership would be its best security guarantee and its NATO accession would strengthen the alliance's deterrence against Russia.
Announced Sweden would press the EU to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers over the lack of improvement for civilians in Gaza.

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Sweden argues Ukraine's NATO and EU entry would strengthen, not strain, both blocs

Foreign Minister Malmer Stenergard told a Kyiv summit that Ukraine has become a security provider for Europe, and that its integration into both alliances would deter Russia rather than overstretch Western commitments.

Clara Devereux24 August 20269 min read

World

EU reviews Israel trade deal as UK suspends talks over Gaza blockade

European foreign ministers back review of association agreement while Britain imposes settler sanctions and halts free-trade negotiations, marking the sharpest Western diplomatic pressure on Israel since the war resumed in March.

Hélène Mercier20 May 20257 min read

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