Sweden's Firm Stance on Ukraine's Sovereignty

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized Ukraine's borders must be respected to achieve lasting peace. The US and Ukraine plan to revise a previous proposal to end the war with Russia, aiming for a more balanced agreement.

On Monday, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard reaffirmed Sweden's position that Ukraine's borders should remain unchanged to ensure lasting peace. She emphasized that there should be no military restrictions that might encourage further Russian aggression.

The United States and Ukraine are set to reconvene on Monday to refine their strategy to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. This comes after a prior proposal was deemed overly advantageous to Moscow.

The revised plan aims to strike a balance that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and deters further hostilities in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)