Sweden

Leaders of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden arrive in Kyiv. PHOTOS President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Iceland Kristrun Frostadóttir, Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Har Støre and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson arrived in Kyiv on the morning of 24 February 24.02.25 09:25 14 912 41

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 3 668 23 World

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 3 324 23 World

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 3 256 24

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 4 268 28 Previously in trend: Staff changes in the embassies

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 6 699 22 Previously in trend: War

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 6 730 33 Previously in trend: Sweden’s 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 1 643 21 Incidents

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 1 764 28 Previously in trend: Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

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 8 321 21 World

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 5 060 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 1 051 20 World

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 3 165 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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 3 765 27 Previously in trend: Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

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 6 202 26 Previously in trend: Sweden’s aid to Ukraine Gripen fighter jets for 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 3 224 19

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 1 127 24 Previously in trend: Russian provocations over the Baltics Russian military presence in Baltic sea

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 8 571 19 World

Flood-hit Ivano-Frankivsk region receives humanitarian aid from Sweden. PHOTOS The rescuers of Ivano-Frankivsk region received humanitarian assistance from the Swedish government to eliminate the effects of floods in the region, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reported. 03.07.20 14:22 2 813 18 Incidents

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 4 532 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Umierov: $178 million from Sweden’s aid package will be allocated to support Ukraine’s defense industry within framework of "Danish model" Part of the funds from Sweden’s largest-ever aid package will be allocated to support arms production in Ukraine under the so-called "Danish model." 30.01.25 21:23 1 108 18

Putin made crucial mistakes, war is going in right direction for Ukraine, - Swedish Defense Minister Jonson Russian dictator Vladimir Putin underestimated the Armed Forces and the will of Ukrainians, as well as the cohesion of the EU and NATO. 16.02.23 14:13 10 166 18 Previously in trend: War

Erdogan signs protocol on Sweden’s accession to NATO Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the protocol on Sweden’s accession to NATO, after which the document was submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (Parliament) for consideration. 23.10.23 18:43 2 563 17 World

Ukraine president, Swedish and Lithuanian foreign ministers discussed Donbas situation. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Sweden, Mr. Linas Linkevičius and Ms. Margot Wallström. 15.06.17 17:26 3 344 17 Ukrainian Politics

Swedish multi-purpose 40-mm Bofors L70 automatic gun in service with AFU. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers are already using the Swedish 40mm Bofors L70 multi-purpose automatic cannon in combat operations. 14.07.23 11:23 9 803 17 Previously in trend: War

Sweden is considering Ukraine’s request to provide Gripen fighter jets, - Defense Minister, Johnson Sweden has received a request from the Ukrainian side to provide Gripen fighter jets of its own production, but there are currently restrictions associated with such assistance. 15.02.23 11:47 3 063 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Popular group Imagine Dragons strongly supported Ukraine at 200,000-seat concert in Stockholm. VIDEO On July 1, a concert of popular artists Imagine Dragons took place in the capital of Sweden, Stockholm. In the presence of 200,000 spectators, the leaders of the band with the yellow-blue flag of Ukraine expressed support for our people. 02.07.22 19:22 13 620 16 World

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 2 738 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Putin wanted less NATO but got opposite - Stoltenberg on accession of Sweden and Finland to Alliance Putin, in an effort to reduce NATO's presence in Europe by starting a war in Ukraine, has achieved the opposite goal by forcing Finland and Sweden, which have traditionally maintained neutrality, to join the Alliance. 29.06.22 11:53 3 721 16 World

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 6 489 22 Previously in trend: Fake Ukrainian ballet in Sweden

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 5 065 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Alternative to Starlink: Swedish company sent its terminals to Ukraine The Swedish company Satcube has started delivering its own satellite Internet terminals to Ukraine. They can be used in de-occupied territories where mobile and terrestrial networks do not work. 09.08.23 08:47 8 584 16 Previously in trend: War

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 1 244 15 Previously in trend: War

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 1 196 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Prime Minister of Sweden Andersson made "very productive" visit to Kyiv, - Zelenskyi President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi met with Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson in Kyiv. 04.07.22 19:42 4 906 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine and Sweden discuss possibility of transferring Gripen aircraft to Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukraine and Sweden discuss the possibility of supplying the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Gripen fighter jets. 08.12.23 16:15 8 800 15 War in Ukraine

Russia planning to move further to Europe – Zelensky in Swedish parliament. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said, speaking in the Swedish Parliament, that Russia will not stop at Ukraine and expects to go further to Europe with the war. 24.03.22 13:50 8 920 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

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 31 239 14

Ten summaries of talks between Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson Today, August 19, President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and based on their results, announced ten points of agreement. 19.08.23 19:51 4 839 13 Incidents

Ukraine and Sweden agreed to start negotiations on concluding agreement on security guarantees The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Sweden, Dmytro Kuleba and Tobias Billström, agreed to start negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees in the development of the G7 Vilnius Declaration. 04.10.23 18:57 830 13 Ukrainian Politics

Sweden is ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping mission, - Prime Minister Kristersson Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that his country is considering sending troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission after the end of hostilities. 17.02.25 14:02 1 329 14

Sweden will hand over 10 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine - Austin The Swedish government has decided to transfer ten Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to prepare for a future counteroffensive. 15.03.23 21:10 3 362 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Biden to meet Swedish and Finnish leaders: Discussing applications for NATO membership and support for Ukraine U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with the Swedish Prime Minister and the Finnish President in Washington. 17.05.22 20:09 1 666 13 World

Baltic and Nordic countries promised to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia: "Only Russia is responsible for destruction and humanitarian catastrophe" Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden promise to provide further economic, military and humanitarian support to Ukraine and to strengthen sanctions against Russia. 28.11.22 21:11 1 208 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Zelensky met with Foreign Ministers of seven North European countries. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia - Urmas Reinsalu, Iceland - Thordis Kolbrun Gilfadottir, Latvia - Edgars Rinkevics, Lithuania - Gabrielus Landsbergis, Norway - Anniken Witfeldt, Finland - Pekka Haavisto and Sweden - Tobias Billstrm. 28.11.22 20:06 3 372 13 Previously in trend: War

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 1 778 12 World

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 1 022 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Sweden and Finland create joint strike brigade on border with Russia - media Sweden and Finland have created a new strike brigade, consisting of about 4-5 thousand soldiers. It will be deployed in Finnish Lapland. 27.09.25 19:37 1 882 15 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU