Zelensky was first of foreign leaders to talk with new Swedish PM

President Volodymyr Zelensky has informed new Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson about the fight of Ukrainians against the Russian invaders and thanked him for the support provided.

The head of state wrote this on Twitter, Ukrinform reports.

“I was first of the foreign leaders to talk with new Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Wished the Swedish prime minister good luck! I briefed him on our repulse of the Russian aggression. We appreciate extensive support for Ukraine from Sweden, in particular in security. Sure it will continue to strengthen,” Zelensky wrote.

As Ukrinform reported, Sweden's parliament on October 17 elected leader of the conservative Moderate Party Ulf Kristersson as prime minister.

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