To President Putin and Mr. Lavrov, I would like to say the following: The path to peace is clear, the choice should be easy. Withdraw your forces. End this war, she said from the podium, referring to the Russian president and foreign minister, respectively.
Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized continued Swedish support for Ukraine and accused Russia of repeated violations of international law and attacks on civilians.
Holding those responsible accountable for these violations is crucial. If there is anything we have learned from history, it is that there can be no just and lasting peace without accountability.
She also highlighted the importance of financial self-determination for women by talking about her grandmother, who worked in a bank.
During her lifetime, she experienced extraordinary progress. But two generations later, far too many women are still completely economically dependent on men.
The speech was delivered on Saturday night, Swedish time.
