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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Christershon said today that for the presidency of the Council of the EU, support for Ukraine will be a primary task, BTA reported.

Sweden took over the presidency of the institution at the beginning of the year.

The most important thing in the next six months is Ukraine, the preservation of unity in the EU on the occasion of the sanctions (against Russia), he pointed out at a press conference in Stockholm.

Unity between the EU and the US is key, he added.

On the occasion of his country's desire to join NATO and Ankara's position, Christershon noted that elections are coming up in Turkey in the coming months.

We appreciate that now 28 countries of the pact have ratified our membership, we feel very strong support, he added.

Sweden announced a record package of military aid to Ukraine

We have shown Turkey that we are doing exactly what we promised - to supplement Sweden's anti-terrorism legislation.

Turkey is among the countries most affected by terrorism.

Turkey sometimes names those it wants extradited from Sweden, but Swedish law is very clear - these decisions are made by the courts.

This should not overshadow progress on the road to NATO, Christerschon insisted.

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