Sweden

Kremlin will try to create "something like North Korea" in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, - Bildt Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt warns that the Kremlin will try to create state formations in the temporarily occupied territories to oppose them to an independent Ukraine. 01.04.22 09:41 11 914 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Finland does not exclude involvement of Russia to disruption of Sweden’s introduction into NATO Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto does not exclude Russia’s involvement in burning the Koran during a protest in Sweden last week, which is why Turkey refused to support this country’s accession to NATO. 28.01.23 17:57 5 837 38 World

Hungary will ratify applications of Sweden and Finland to join NATO by end of year, - Minister Gulyash Hungary and Turkey are the only NATO countries that have not yet ratified the accession of Sweden and Finland to the alliance. 23.10.22 18:05 3 486 38 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 3 562 37 World

Sweden will supply short-range anti-ship missile systems to Ukraine The Swedish government has decided to supply the Ukrainian army with RBS-17 anti-ship short-range missile systems. 06.06.22 14:39 12 013 36 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

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 4 624 35 War in Ukraine

Zelenskyi invites Sweden to join investigation into UIA plane crash President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi in a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden, Stefan Löfven, expressed condolences to the families of the Swedish citizens killed in the UIA plane crash in Iran and invited Sweden to join the investigation, according to the president’s press service. 09.01.20 15:20 1 653 35 Previously in trend: Iran plane crash

First deliveries of Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine possible within three years – Kristersson The first deliveries of next-generation Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine will be possible within three years. 22.10.25 18:24 4 505 34 Previously in trend: Sweden’s aid to Ukraine Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

Co-founder of Swedish Amnesty International Vestberg left organization due to disagreement with report on Ukraine The co-founder of the Swedish branch of Amnesty International, Per Vestberg, announced that he was leaving the organization due to disagreement with the report on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 10.08.22 13:33 10 513 33 World

Media reported that Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft had flown over Ukraine – OSINT projects have refuted claim On April 21, reports emerged that a Swedish Saab 340 AEW& C (ASC 890) reconnaissance aircraft had arrived in Ukraine and conducted a test flight over Lviv region. 21.04.25 22:29 6 803 33 Previously in trend: Sweden’s 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 9 374 33 Previously in trend: War

Oil-laden cargo vessel bound for Russia runs aground in Sweden The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Meshka, carrying oil and bound for the Russian city of Vysotsk, has run aground in the Øresund Strait off Sweden’s coast. 01.06.25 19:49 4 759 32 Previously in trend: Ship with oil

Sweden - for creation of coalition for supply of fighter jets to Ukraine, this should not be delayed, - Prime Minister Kristersson Sweden advocates the creation of an international coalition that would make decisions regarding the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine. 15.02.23 16:40 4 550 31 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Sweden ready to provide Gripen fighter jets to guarantee Ukraine’s security, but there is condition, - Kristersson Sweden is ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine and the rest of Europe. 07.01.26 11:13 9 176 30 Previously in trend: meeting of the coalition of the willing

Sweden provides Ukraine with largest military aid package worth $1.2 billion (updated) Sweden is providing Ukraine with the largest military aid package worth $1.2 billion. 30.01.25 17:37 5 207 29 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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 14 219 29

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 3 902 28 World

Communication cable between Sweden and Estonia damaged for unknown reasons, investigation underway Swedish authorities have discovered damage to a submarine telecommunications cable laid between Estonia and Sweden. The damage is likely to have occurred at the same time as the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland was damaged. 17.10.23 17:56 4 876 28 World

Heads of foreign affairs of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden arrived in Kyiv. PHOTOS The foreign ministers of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden arrived in Kyiv. 28.11.22 13:21 9 051 28 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy appoints former People’s Deputy Zalishchuk as Ukraine’s ambassador to Sweden President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed public activist and former People’s Deputy of the VIII convocation Svitlana Zalishchuk as Ukraine’s ambassador to Sweden. 28.07.25 19:19 4 329 28 Previously in trend: Staff changes in the embassies

We plan to localize Gripen fighter production starting in 2033 – Shmyhal Ukraine has reached an agreement with Sweden for the supply of 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and the localization of their production in Ukraine starting in 2033. 07.11.25 19:16 1 878 28 Previously in trend: Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

Sweden has promised to extradite 73 people accused of terrorism to Turkey - Erdogan By signing a joint memorandum, Sweden, Finland and Turkey agreed on cooperation in the fight against terrorism and the extradition of persons accused of terrorism. 30.06.22 19:30 5 847 27 World

Sweden wants to sell 120 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine – media Sweden intends to sell Ukraine a large batch of JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jets. The jets will be the latest version. 22.10.25 16:44 3 883 27 Previously in trend: Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

Biden will meet with Prime Minister of Sweden: Stockholm’s membership in NATO and support for Ukraine are on agenda US President Joe Biden will discuss security cooperation during a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the White House on Wednesday, July 5. 02.07.23 14:14 1 000 26 World

Ukraine to receive Gripen fighter jets from Sweden for first time – Defence Ministry Ukraine will soon receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets, as well as additional F-16s and French Mirages. 29.09.25 18:19 6 298 26 Previously in trend: Sweden’s aid to Ukraine Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

In exchange for joining NATO, Sweden will help Turkey get closer to EU, - Stoltenberg Stockholm will provide assistance to Ankara in rapprochement with the European Union within the framework of agreements on the earliest possible entry of Sweden into NATO. 10.07.23 23:38 3 227 26 World

Turkey still does not agree to Sweden’s membership in NATO, - Erdogan Turkey is still not ready to give the "green light" to Sweden’s accession to NATO. 19.05.23 15:07 3 165 25 World

Reznikov visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Sweden. PHOTOS In Stockholm, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov and Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsson visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers. 08.03.23 00:25 6 780 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Germany and Sweden are not against using their weapons to liberate Crimea Ukraine has the right to use weapons received from Germany and Sweden to return Crimea. 16.08.22 15:45 7 875 25 World

European Union must prepare for long-term isolation of Russia - Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson During his visit to Estonia, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized that the EU must strengthen its economy and defense capabilities and support Ukraine in preparation for the long-term isolation of Russia. 07.11.25 09:48 1 213 24 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics Russian military presence in Baltic sea

Saab and Ukraine have not yet signed contract for production of Gripen fighters Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has not yet signed a contract for the production of JAS 39 Gripen fighters for Ukraine. 28.10.25 18:54 3 348 24

Sweden transfers 26 Archer self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine Sweden has gifted Ukraine with 26 Archer self-propelled artillery systems. Ukrainian artillerymen are already using them on the front lines and have noted the effectiveness of the systems. 09.01.26 11:05 3 547 24 Previously in trend: Sweden’s aid to Ukraine

Putin has not achieved his strategic goals in Ukraine - Stoltenberg Russian President Vladimir Putin made a major strategic mistake by launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and failing to achieve its goals. 24.05.22 16:07 5 208 24 Previously in trend: War

Putin wanted less NATO in Europe, but Alliance’s border with Russia is to more than double - Stoltenberg NATO’s border with Russia is to increase by more than twice. 20.03.23 22:15 3 338 23 World

Sweden delivers 20th military aid package to Ukraine worth $836 million. LIST On Thursday, 11 September, the Swedish government announced a new, twentieth military aid package for Ukraine worth USD 836 million. 11.09.25 16:11 6 919 23 Previously in trend: Sweden’s aid to Ukraine

NATO doubts Russia's ability to attack Sweden and Finland NATO believes that the Russian Federation does not intend to use military aggression against Sweden and Finland. 10.06.22 19:31 3 687 23 World

Sweden intercepts Russian UAV that approached French nuclear aircraft carrier A Russian UAV approached the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which had entered the port of Malmö in Sweden the day before, ahead of several NATO exercises. Swedish forces used electronic warfare. 26.02.26 19:49 4 635 34 Previously in trend: Russian reconnaissance drones Russian drones over Europe

Sweden will provide batch of ammunition for artillery of Armed Forces Sweden has prepared a new batch of military aid for Ukraine. This is the seventh package since the start of the full-scale war. 31.08.22 15:47 6 725 22 Previously in trend: War

Russian ballet disguised as Ukrainian ballet performed in Sweden - media investigation The Ballet of Ukraine, a ballet company that performed in Swedish cities, turned out to have connections in Russia. Funds from the tour are being transferred to Moscow. 02.04.25 18:28 6 550 22 Previously in trend: Fake Ukrainian ballet in Sweden

Sweden urgently sending additional aircraft and air-defense systems to Poland – Polish Defense Ministry Sweden is immediately sending additional aircraft and air-defense systems to Poland following the overnight Russian drone attack. 10.09.25 22:22 3 615 21 Previously in trend: Shaheds flew into Poland

Swedish Government will soon make decision on transfer of newest weapons systems to Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson announced that the Swedish government will decide on the transfer of the latest weapons systems to Ukraine "in the near future". 11.11.22 22:40 8 332 21 World

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 1 661 21 Incidents

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 3 184 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden will provide Ukraine with air defense systems IRIS-T and Hawk, as well as Leopard tanks, - Prime Minister Kristersson As part of a new military aid package, Sweden will provide Ukraine with IRIS-T and Hawk air defense systems. 24.02.23 16:42 5 088 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Ukraine will start negotiations with Sweden regarding agreement on security guarantees, - Zelensky Ukraine will start negotiations with Sweden on a bilateral agreement on long-term security obligations within the framework of the corresponding declaration of the Group of Seven. 19.08.23 17:48 1 071 20 World

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 3 246 19

Russian spy was detained at oil refinery in Sweden A woman was detained at an oil refinery in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. She is suspected of corporate espionage. 14.04.23 15:08 8 604 19 World

Sweden will transfer 10 modernized Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine, - Spiegel The Swedish government will join the tank coalition and transfer 10 Leopard tanks of type 2A6 and 2A5 to Ukraine. 24.02.23 14:42 4 551 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War