Ambassador of Sweden to Switzerland

Thanks dear @VenediktovaIV and Ukraine Culture Network for the great cooperation and this important conference!

I dag vill jag och hela den svenska regeringen gratulera Kung Carl XVI Gustaf på 80-årsdagen. Sverige och omvärlden har gått igenom en hel del under de första 80 åren av Kungens liv. Genom allt har Kungen blivit en självklar samlingspunkt för hela vårt land. En konstant – i ständig utveckling. Kungen påminner oss ofta om varifrån vi kommer, för att dra lärdom inför vart vi är på väg. Alltid med blicken mot framtiden. Alltid ”för Sverige i tiden”. Foto: Elisabeth Toll/Kungl. Hovstaterna

It is unthinkable that Russia’s leadership would not be held accountable for the horrific crimes committed in and against Ukraine. Today, the Swedish Government decided on two bills regarding Sweden’s accession to both the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Russia has to be held accountable for its actions and violations of international law. We must not let the people of Ukraine down and not let Russia reap any fruits of its aggression. #StandwithUkraine

Nu tas nästa steg för att inrätta aggressionsbrottstribunalen för Ukraina. Detta är historiskt - inte sedan Nürnberg har ansvar utkrävts för aggressionsbrottet. Genom tribunalen kommer ryska politiska och militära ledare som låg bakom det olagliga anfallskriget att kunna ställas till svars. Idag har regeringen antagit propositioner för att Sverige ska ansluta sig dels till aggressionsbrottstribunalen och dels till den internationella skadeståndskommissionen för Ukraina. Ryssland och dess ledning måste hållas ansvariga för de fruktansvärda brott som begås i och mot Ukraina. Allt annat är ett svek mot det ukrainska folket och en signal till omvärlden att anfallskrig lönar sig. #StandwithUkraine

Sweden condemns last night's horrific air strikes against Ukraine. My thoughts are with the many victims and their families. We must ramp up pressure on Russia and bolster support for Ukraine. Sweden wants a 20th sanctions package against Russia and the EU’s 90-billion euro loan to Ukraine to be adopted as soon as possible.

Sweden welcomes the agreement of a two-week mutual ceasefire between the United States and Iran, following important mediation efforts by Pakistan, among others, which may also create conditions for the restoration of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. It is vital that all parties now exercise maximum restraint – to safeguard security in the region, to secure vital global supply chains and to protect innocent civilians. It is also important to now build further on this towards a solution that is sustainable in the long term and prevents Iran from developing nuclear weapons, threatening security in the region and carrying out destabilising activities in the region and in the West. It is in the interests of many countries, including Sweden, to ensure freedom of navigation, which is essential for functioning global trade. We are therefore participating in the format involving approximately 30 countries that was initiated by the United Kingdom to discuss the necessary conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sweden is ready to support these efforts as appropriate, including political solutions.

Sweden has confirmed its intention to join the Agreement for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. This is one step closer to establishing the Tribunal, of which Sweden will be a founding member. We must ensure accountability for Russian crimes against Ukraine. @CoE @alain_berset @andrii_sybiha

The 23rd of March is Nordic Day! 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇴🇬🇱🇦🇽 The Nordic region is a force for global democracy, freedom, peace and prosperity. Our cooperation is more important than ever. #TheNordics

Another deeply moving panel focused on POWs & humanitarian demining. Powerful testimonies by former POW Henadiy Kharchenko and @NestorBarchuk from @ng_ukraine were a strong reminder of the human dimension of this war & the need for continued international support.

Honored to open the #UkraineForum at the @Bundeshaus_Bern together with First Vice-President @KatjaChrist Grateful to the @ParlCH for hosting this important platform. Also featured: Ukrainian musical performance and the powerful photo exhibition “Live to Remember”

Thank you very much dear @VenediktovaIV for inviting me to this important panel to share the Swedish perspectives on the crucial issue of accountability for the crime of aggression and our solid support for justice for Ukraine in the form of the #SpecialTribunal

Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich was delighted to join Ambassador Nesser of Sweden for a working luncheon, along with fellow Ambassadors from Norway, Finland, and Lithuania. Thank you for the warm welcome and excellent conversation.

Delighted to host a working lunch today in the Swedish residence with my colleagues from Norway, Finland and Lithuania in honour of Ambassador Callista Gingrich of the United States of America!

Amazing evening at the ”Art on Ice” in Zurich with Volvo Cars Switzerland sponsoring a pre-show with the all new EX60 as the star! What a great car and what an amazing evening, with world-class figure skating, live-music and spectacular staging! #VolvoEX60

Very good exchange over lunch with @bmuehlemann, now Co-President of FDP, joined by my Norwegian and Lithuanian colleagues. Swiss politics, EU relations, trade and security policy were high on the agenda — against the backdrop of an increasingly tense global environment.

We stand with Ukraine!🇺🇦🇪🇺🇸🇪

Honoured to take part today. We stand with Ukraine!🇺🇦

Jag besöker Kiev i dag, på dagen fyra år efter Rysslands fullskaliga invasion. Vi lever i en avgörande tid för Europeisk säkerhet och vårt stöd till Ukraina har aldrig varit viktigare. Under 2025 var Sverige en av de största givarna av militärt stöd till Ukraina, och vi fortsätter visa vår orubbliga solidaritet med Ukrainas folk.

Idag har det gått fyra år sedan Rysslands fullskaliga invasion av Ukraina. Vi står bakom det ukrainska folket som slåss för sin egen frihet och säkerhet, men också för vår. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 🇸🇪

Fyra år. 1461 dagar. Varje dag är en dag för mycket. Varje förlorat liv är ett liv för mycket. Varje person som tvingats fly sitt hem. Varje barn som förts bort av Ryssland. Varje hem, skola och sjukhus som står utan elektricitet och värme. Ryssland måste upphöra med sin krigsföring. Bara Ukraina har rätt att bestämma över Ukrainas framtid. Det ukrainska folket uppvisar en oerhörd motståndskraft, som håller samhället i gång och hoppet vid liv. Sverige står orubbligt vid deras sida. #StandwithUkraine