# Sweden summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires

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- Published: 2026-08-03 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Country: sweden
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- Primary source: https://www.regeringen.se/uttalanden/2026/08/uttalande-fran-utrikesdepartementet-med-anledning-av-uppkallande-av-rysslands-charge-daffaires/
- Tags: sweden, russia, ukraine, lithuania, latvia, kyiv, slovjansk, swedish ministry for foreign affairs

> On 3 August 2026, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires in Stockholm in connection with Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.

[The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned](https://www.regeringen.se/uttalanden/2026/08/uttalande-fran-utrikesdepartementet-med-anledning-av-uppkallande-av-rysslands-charge-daffaires/) Russia's chargé d'affaires in Stockholm on 3 August 2026. The summons was made to protest against Russia's attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the large-scale attack on Kyiv during the night of 1 August also caused damage to the Lithuanian embassy in the city, and in attacks on 24 July Latvia's honorary consulate in Sloviansk was damaged. During the summons, Russia's aggression against Ukraine was condemned, as were Russia's recent violations of allied airspace. Russia's obligation to comply with international humanitarian law was also emphasised.

## FAQ

**Why did Sweden summon Russia's chargé d'affaires on 3 August 2026?**

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires to protest against Russia's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The summons took place on 3 August 2026 and was part of condemning Russia's continued aggression against the country. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What damage did the Russian attacks in Kyiv and Sloviansk cause?**

The large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv during the night of 1 August damaged the Lithuanian embassy in the city. Attacks on 24 July also damaged Latvia's honorary consulate in Sloviansk, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' statement. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What did the Ministry for Foreign Affairs emphasise when summoning the Russian representative?**

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine as well as the recent Russian violations of allied airspace. It also emphasised Russia's obligation to comply with international humanitarian law in connection with the attacks on civilian infrastructure. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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