On Friday, July 19, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe was interviewed by Dagens Nyheter to comment on how the shortage of ammunition is affecting the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine.
“This is not just about Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. Sweden and other European countries must also replenish their own stockpiles and conduct more exercises and training. And it’s urgent!”, she says.
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