Sweden

Sweden detects signs of damage to another submarine cable in Baltic Sea The Nordbalt cable, which runs between Sweden and Lithuania in the Baltic Sea, shows signs of damage from an anchor. Sweden suspects a Chinese ship recruited by Russian special services. 13.01.25 18:50 14 000 29

Denmark and Sweden are monitoring Russian ships that have been circling Baltic Sea for at least two days The Danish and Swedish coast guards are currently monitoring two Russian ships that have been circling a small area in the Kattegat Strait in the Baltic Sea for at least two days. 08.01.25 13:26 31 144 14

Sweden and Denmark to purchase more than 200 CV90 IFVs, including 40 for Ukraine Sweden and Denmark have signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for the purchase of 205 CV9035MkIIIC armored combat vehicles. Some of them will be transferred to Ukraine. 06.12.24 16:19 1 430 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Netherlands does not support transfer of Gripen to Ukraine, process is already "on hold" - media The issue of transferring Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine has been suspended for now due to fears of resource allocation expressed by NATO officials. 28.11.24 15:37 9 215 33 Previously in trend: War

Seven European countries promise to increase supplies of ammunition to Ukraine Seven European countries plan to increase aid to Ukraine in the coming months. In particular, it concerns the supply of ammunition. 27.11.24 19:19 1 721 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden to finance production of Ukrainian long-range drones - Umierov Sweden will finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones based on the Danish model. 22.11.24 15:18 1 161 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Tusk announces summit with Scandinavia, Baltics and Poland to discuss support for Ukraine Next week, Sweden will host a summit with the participation of the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic states and Poland, where, among other things, support for Ukraine will be discussed. 20.11.24 18:38 1 244 8

Sweden to provide Ukraine with two coast guard vessels Swedish Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oscar Bolin announced the transfer of two coast guard vessels to Ukraine to ensure maritime security. 05.11.24 17:27 2 691 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Volunteer from Sweden was killed in action for Ukraine A Swedish volunteer who fought in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was killed at the front in the battle for Ukraine. 31.10.24 09:39 4 137 10 Previously in trend: War

Countries of Northern Europe are ready to increase assistance to Ukraine and support all points of the "Victory Plan" - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS The fourth "Ukraine-Northern Europe" summit was held, and it was productive. 30.10.24 13:22 1 479 11

Sweden allocates new humanitarian aid package to Ukraine worth more than $10 million On the eve of the winter period, the Swedish government has decided to provide a new package of humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the amount of 110 million kronor (about $10.3 million). 27.10.24 18:02 963 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Nordic-Baltic Eight countries to provide Ukraine with winter energy aid package, - Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard The Nordic-Baltic Eight countries have decided to provide Ukraine with an energy support package on the eve of winter. 16.10.24 18:01 799 1

Ukraine and Sweden discussed possibility of training Ukrainian combat pilots and defense cooperation, - Defense Ministry A delegation of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine paid an official visit to Sweden, where the parties discussed deepening cooperation in the areas of training Ukrainian pilots, developing new defense policies, doctrines and implementing innovative solutions. 19.09.24 16:16 1 199 4

Finland and Sweden do not ban Ukraine using their weapons against Russia, - Foreign Ministers Finland and Sweden do not impose any specific restrictions on the use of weapons provided to Ukraine. 13.09.24 19:32 1 205 15 Previously in trend: War

Shells, grenade launchers, anti-aircraft missile systems: Sweden announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth 400 million euros On Monday, 9 September, the Swedish government announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth SEK 4.6 billion (EUR 401.6 million). This is Sweden's 17th military aid package for Ukraine. 09.09.24 16:47 5 022 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Position of Envoy for Restoration of Ukraine has been created in Sweden On August 22, the Swedish government created the post of Special Envoy for the Restoration, Business and Development of Ukraine with the status of ambassador and appointed Ulrik Tideström, former Swedish ambassador to Georgia and Armenia. 23.08.24 17:16 610 3

Sweden to provide Ukraine with 13 backup generators to maintain power supply The Swedish government has decided that the electricity transmission system operator Svenska kraftnät can provide Ukraine with backup generators to maintain power supply. 22.07.24 21:39 1 586 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine agrees with Sweden on transfer of Gripen fighter jets - Zhovkva Ukraine and Sweden are negotiating to provide Kyiv with Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets. 14.07.24 16:34 6 931 118

Sweden joins "international drone coalition" for Ukraine Sweden has joined an international coalition of drones to help Ukraine - Swedish Defense Minister Pål Johnson signed an agreement at the NATO summit in Washington. 11.07.24 18:11 479 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Orban’s visit to Moscow is insult to Ukrainian people - Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken out about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Russia. The politician said that Orban's trip to Moscow is an insult to the Ukrainian people, who are fighting for their freedom. 05.07.24 20:22 3 152 19

Ukraine and Sweden signed a security agreement President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement on security cooperation between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Sweden. 31.05.24 12:07 1 741 12 World

Ukraine will sign three security agreements at once today - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Stockholm for the third Ukraine-Northern Europe summit. Security agreements are expected to be signed. 31.05.24 10:56 3 518 37 World

Swedish ASC 890 radar reconnaissance aircraft will serve as reinforcement of "eyes" of F-16 - Air Force The radar reconnaissance and control aircraft (ASC 890), which Sweden is transferring to Ukraine, will serve, in particular, as reinforcements for Western F-16 fighters. It is an analogue of the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft. 30.05.24 10:38 4 515 35 War in Ukraine

Ukraine needs Gripen fighters from Sweden, - Ambassador Plakhotniuk Ukraine needs Gripen fighters, which Sweden can provide. 29.05.24 18:58 4 124 50 World

Sweden will transfer ASC 890 radar reconnaissance aircraft to Ukraine The Swedish government presented the 16th and largest package of military aid to Ukraine in the total amount of SEK 13.3 billion. 29.05.24 10:50 16 871 79 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden has allocated $61.6 million aid package for Ukraine’s energy industry - Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Swedish government has approved the allocation of a new aid package for the energy sector of Ukraine in the amount of SEK 650 million ($61.6 million). 28.05.24 15:30 376 1 Incidents

Sweden was asked to suspend plans to supply Gripen to Ukraine, - Minister of Defense Jönsson Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsson said that some countries asked Stockholm to wait to send Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. 28.05.24 14:13 33 331 81 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden granted Ukraine permission to use its weapons on territory of Russian Federation Ukraine will be able to use Swedish weapons to strike at Russian territory. 26.05.24 19:56 17 151 95 World

Hostilities in Ukraine have come to impasse. There is no end in sight to war - Commander-in-Chief of Swedish Armed Forces Büden Neither Russia nor Ukraine has enough influence to win the war militarily. 22.05.24 15:51 10 138 81 Previously in trend: War

Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson confirms to Zelenskyy his participation in Global Peace Summit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, who confirmed his participation in the Global Peace Summit. 13.05.24 14:14 363 5 Incidents

Sweden allocates €28 million to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities The Swedish government has instructed the country’s Armed Forces to transfer 28 million euros to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Part of the funds will be transferred to the three coalitions within the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense. 09.05.24 16:04 444 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Bylström on Russia’s nuclear exercises: Russia’s behaviour should be considered particularly irresponsible and erroneous Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Bylström said that Russia’s nuclear exercises would not necessarily lead to an increased threat, but that such behaviour should be considered particularly irresponsible and mistaken. 06.05.24 19:58 1 615 21 Incidents

Sweden does not rule out possibility of transferring Patriot system to Ukraine, - Defence Minister Jonson Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said that his country could transfer the Patriot air defence system to Ukraine. However, for now, Stockholm is focused on financial contributions to the German initiative to find an air defence system. 22.04.24 15:25 1 656 5 World

Swedish Defense Minister Jonson: Discussions on providing Ukraine with Gripen continue Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson confirmed that after the country finally joins the North Atlantic Alliance, it does not rule out the possibility of supplying its Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. 28.03.24 23:00 2 237 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden to hand over 9 jet skis to Ukraine The Swedish government has decided to transfer nine jet skis to Ukraine. 15.03.24 15:04 3 143 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden to provide EUR 30 million for Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine Sweden will join the Czech Republic’s initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine and allocate 30 million euros. 14.03.24 21:40 424 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden officially becomes 32nd member of NATO On Thursday, 7 March, Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Alliance. It became the 32nd member of NATO. 07.03.24 16:15 6 597 71 World

Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson on sending troops to Ukraine: Not relevant now Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that the issue of sending troops to Ukraine is not relevant for his country at the moment. 27.02.24 12:12 3 366 40 Previously in trend: War

Hungarian parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership application The Hungarian parliament ratified Sweden’s application for NATO membership, removing the last obstacle on the country’s path to membership. 26.02.24 18:33 3 850 28 World

Russia is biggest threat to Sweden - Security Service Russia is the main international security threat to Sweden. The country’s external enemies may take advantage of the increased risk of extremist violence from Islamists and the far right. 21.02.24 14:27 922 2 World

Sweden announces largest aid package to Ukraine worth more than €600 million: warships, underwater weapons and Robot 70 air defense systems. LIST Sweden has announced a 15th package of military aid for Ukraine worth SEK 7.1 billion (EUR 630 million). The package includes Stridsbåt 90-class combat boats. 20.02.24 10:53 16 517 84 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Sweden to announce largest defense aid package to Ukraine today - local media Sweden intends to provide Ukraine with a record-breaking defense aid package worth SEK 7.1 billion (approximately $700 million). The decision will be announced today, February 20. 20.02.24 06:19 6 543 5 Previously in trend: War

Sweden allocates €26.4 million to support energy efficiency projects in Ukraine The Swedish government has decided to allocate €26.4 million to support energy efficiency projects in Ukraine. 07.02.24 18:02 413 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Fighters destroy two enemy armored vehicles with help of Swedish NLAW ATGM. VIDEO In Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed two enemy armored vehicles using the Swedish NLAW ATGM. 07.02.24 11:26 9 402 10 Previously in trend: War

Orban’s MPs boycott vote in Hungarian parliament on Sweden’s NATO membership MPs from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party boycotted a parliamentary session on Sweden’s accession to NATO, which will further slow down the country’s accession to the Alliance. 05.02.24 17:29 9 995 46 World

Sweden and UK join drone coalition The Drone Coalition has already 4 countries. Sweden and Great Britain joined Ukraine and Latvia. 25.01.24 14:06 2 203 4 War in Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Bilstrom on Ukraine’s accession to EU: "We can be both optimistic and realistic at same time" Both Ukraine and the European Union have to do their part. Currently, there are no specific deadlines for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. 17.01.24 16:40 808 3 World

Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery system are firing on occupiers in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian troops with Archer self-propelled howitzer system in January 2024 in the Donetsk region. 03.01.24 23:00 10 397 49 Previously in trend: War