Ulrika Funered

It’s been 20 years today since we lost our dear colleague and Minister for Foreign Affairs Anna Lindh. During her time as minister, she had a strong impact on human rights, democracy and peace efforts. Her valuable work & memory live on here at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs🕯️

Sweden is currently the target of malign influence campaigns, aimed at harming Swedish interests & ultimately Swedish citizens. The things we share online can have big consequences. We can all do our bit to stop disinformation by sharing responsibly.

As of today, 18 October 2022, Sweden has a new Government, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Read more about Sweden’s new Government on government.se

Tobias Billström is Minister for Foreign Affairs in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s new Government. Read more about Sweden’s new Government government.se/press-releases…

Today we also mark Ukraine's 31st Day of Independence. 🇸🇪 has stood by 🇺🇦 in unwavering support of its sovereignty & territorial integrity. #Ukraine defends not only its own citizens & borders against Russia's illegal aggression, Ukraine defends Europe. Our support will continue.

Today marks 2 yrs since the fraudulent presidential elections in #Belarus, which escalated systemic repression of a whole nation. 🇸🇪 & 🇪🇺 will continue to stand by the courageous Belarusian people in firm support of democratic, independent, sovereign, stable & prosperous Belarus.

At today's Special #PC, 🇪🇺 condemned 🇷🇺 military activities around #Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is the largest in Europe. This is a serious and irresponsible breach of #nuclear safety rules and another example of 🇷🇺 disregard for int'l norms. #IAEA #freeaccess

Today I spoke at the #NPTRevCon #NPT2022 emphasizing need for collaboration on peaceful uses of nuclear technology and Swedish Government's support to @iaeaorg. But of course the Russian seizure of nuclear power plants in Ukraine was condemned and center stage. @SwedenUN_Vienna

The 🇸🇪 government has decided to send 120 military instructors to the UK to train the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Armed Forces. Part of the cooperation in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). We stand with 🇺🇦. government.se/press-releases…

Today, we mark the 14th anniversary of the war between Russia and Georgia. Sweden supports Georgia’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We call on Russia to respect international law and fulfill its commitments under the ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008.

.@OSCE is launching an ambitious Support Programme for #Ukraine We will start with 25 projects, building on the trusted partnership & invaluable experience we have gained over the last three decades together with🇺🇦 Thanks @DmytroKuleba, @RauZbigniew🇵🇱for the close co-operation

Wars have rules. Shelling of a POW camp, inhuman, disgusting maltreatment of POWs are further examples of the hideous & horrendous acts #Russian forces conduct in🇺🇦. This isn’t an army- this is an armed group of criminals. All responsible in deed & word must be held accountable

Horrified by yet another report of atrocities in Ukraine. This time from #Olenivka where dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war, registered by @ICRC, are reported to have been killed. Accountability for war crimes needs to be ensured. @IntlCrimCourt eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-s…

Today at @OSCE: 38 States initiated an expert mission to examine Russia‘s compliance with its OSCE commitments on human rights and fundamental freedoms. The report will be out in September. #MoscowMechanism

OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism invoked by 38 countries to examine ongoing concerns about Russia’s fulfilment of its #HumanRights commitments, establish the facts, and provide recommendations & advice. For more information and contact address, see: bit.ly/3ozntKf #OSCE #ОБСЕ

The human rights situation in #Russia continues to deteriorate. Today 38 @OSCE States invoked the #MoscowMechanism to assess the Russian Government’s actions and their ramifications on civil society, free media, the rule of law and democratic processes.

#HumanRights & fundamental freedoms in the #Russian Federation are under serious threat. That’s why today 38 #OSCE States, supported by 🇩🇪, launched an expert mission under the #MoscowMechanism to examine the situation. Follow @osce_odihr for ways to contribute! #FactsMatter

🇷🇺’s disregard for fundamental rights must not go unanswered. Today,🇩🇰 and 37 other #OSCE countries set up independent fact-finding mission to examine 🇷🇺’s crackdown on #freemedia, civil society & #HumanRights. Report out in September. ➡️@osce_odihr for updates. #MoscowMechanism

Thank you @HelgaSchmid_SG for presenting the Report on the Implementation of the 2004 @OSCE Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality. As stated by SG, everyday 🇺🇦 women and girls face an increased risk of trafficking, abuse, and sexual violence due to the 🇷🇺 aggression.