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Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard | ‘Frustated’ with Hungary’s blocking of Ukraine aid
Season 1, Ep. 16
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Her country is one of Ukraine’s main allies, contributing some €12 billion to Kyiv since the invasion in 2022.
Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard joins 12 Minutes With to discuss another Hungarian veto to block support to Ukraine, Europe's plan to fast-track Ukraine’s membership and her country’s decision not to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
A series of in-depth interviews with influential Europeans—spanning politics, business, science, technology, and the environment—who are shaping the future of the continent. Each episode explores the key challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.
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