Co-founders of Help Ukraine Gothenburg (HUG), Mariya Melnyk and Kateryna Aleksandrova had the honour of meeting General Michael Claesson, Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces, Andreas Sveningsson, President of Volvo Defense, and our big friend Yuliia Popova during the General's visit to Volvo Defense in Gothenburg.
General Michael Claesson was recently awarded the Cross of Special Merit of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine — a recognition of his leadership and of Sweden's steadfast support for Ukraine. We are deeply grateful for the chance to see first-hand the close cooperation between Swedish defence and industry that underpins the country's total defence capability.
During the meeting, we shared HUG's mission with the General — the practical, hands-on work we lead from Gothenburg in support of Ukrainian veterans, active-duty military, and civilians whose lives have been profoundly affected by the war.
Thank you to General Claesson and Volvo Defense for the warm welcome, the genuine interest, and the thoughtful conversation.
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