Kyiv [Ukraine], January 31 (HBTV): President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed thanks to Sweden for extending its 18th and largest Swedish defence package to Ukraine to date. Zelenskyy said that the package would help meet Ukraine's military needs and significantly contribute to strengthening its defence capabilities.

He shared the details in a post on X.

Zelenskyy said, 'I am thankful to @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish Government, and the people of Sweden for the 18th and largest Swedish defense package to Ukraine to date, totaling 13.5 billion SEK ($1.23 billion).'

The post added, 'We deeply appreciate that this military aid meets the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army and significantly contributes to strengthening our defense capabilities. Its reinforcement of our long-range capabilities and investments in weapons production in Ukraine are invaluable. Peace through strength can be achieved.'

The post concluded by saying, 'We must all remember that threats like Russia's do not stop on their own; they advance only until the line where they are met with strength. That is why we must continue to strengthen this line together—from the Black Sea to the Baltic—to ensure peace and protect lives.'

(ANI)