Kristersson tells TT that the meeting should be seen as symbolic - it marks that "many countries fully stand by Ukraine's side and continue to do things" for the country.
There are many question marks right now, it's an unclear situation and there are very many different conversations going on where Ukraine is also quite heavily pressured, he says.
In recent times, it has become clear that the USA is approaching Russia.
Show a united Europe
Kristersson emphasizes that Ukraine's opportunities to stand up to Russia have been built on the fact that "we are very united in our support for Ukraine" and strong transatlantic cooperation. Now that it is being questioned, it is important that Europe "really shows that we are willing to do even more".
He believes that both the EU and Sweden have done so, but acknowledges that Europe's countries are being tested more than before when American support becomes unclear.
Therefore, I can say that it's a serious time and no one is taking it lightly.
Ukraine's democracy in good hands
According to Kristersson, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to resign in exchange for peace was not discussed. It was prompted by repeated attacks from US President Donald Trump about the fact that Ukraine has not held elections during the war.
No, it was not up at all. We have very great respect for Ukrainian democracy. It is in good hands.
If serious peace talks were to take place, it is important that Ukraine receives the support required for a safe and lasting peace. Kristersson, however, doubts Russia's willingness.
I am among those who are a bit skeptical about believing that the Russians are so eager to make peace. I don't think I've seen much of that so far.
14 heads of state and government, including Ukraine's president, participated in the meeting, while an additional 24 leaders participated digitally.
The meeting described how countries view the situation in Ukraine and what countries are doing for Ukraine in the short term.
