KYIV, May 28 – The Swedish government has approved a new assistance package for Ukraine to help restore energy infrastructure, Ukrainian media said, adding that the package totaled SEK 650 million (approximately $61.6 million).

"The new energy assistance package will help ensure power supply in Ukraine, so that essential social services such as schools, hospitals, transport, water and businesses can continue to function," the Swedish Foreign Ministry said in a statement published on the government website on Tuesday.