Ulf Kristersson
Sweden will replace the Netherlands and deploy Patriot systems and around 100 military personnel in Poland. The aim is to protect NATO’s logistics hub.
Germany and five other EU countries are demanding a substantial cut to the 2028–2034 budget. They also want to change spending priorities.
Ulf Kristersson resigned after the election in Sweden. The opposition bloc may win 176 of the 349 seats in parliament.
Magdalena Andersson's left-wing bloc is ahead of the right-wing coalition by approximately 20,000 votes and one seat. The final results have not yet been announced.
The left-wing bloc, led by the Social Democrats, is polling at 51. 3% compared with 49.6% for the right. Coalition negotiations could last for months.
Swedes are electing parliament between Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing bloc and Magdalena Andersson’s opposition. A victory for the right could bring the far right into government.
The book festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNH) has been postponed due to the security situation in the capital. The organizers are planning a larger program in the spring.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
Sweden’s opposition bloc has 50. 6% support, compared with 46.9% for the coalition, with the gap narrowing to 3.7 percentage points. The rise in support for the Christian Democrats to 7.5% contributed to this.
Zelenskyy announced the opening of six negotiation clusters with the EU in June-July. Discussions with Sweden covered the supply of Gripen fighter jets and air defense systems.
The First Lady visited the Book Arsenal in Kyiv and selected three new editions. President Zelenskyy presented a book to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.
Zelenskyy and Kristersson signed a declaration on the Drone Deal and air defense. The countries will strengthen defense cooperation and the production of anti-ballistic missile systems.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's desire to produce missiles for Patriot air defense systems under a US license. The Head of State will discuss this issue with Trump.
AFU pilots have begun training on Swedish aircraft. The President expects the first fighter jets to arrive in Ukraine as early as December or January.
Sweden allocates $2. 7 billion for drones and Gripen aircraft for Ukraine. The first fighter jets are planned to be received within the next ten months.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Sweden to prepare a new defense package. Strengthening Ukraine's aviation with Gripen fighter jets will be discussed.
Stockholm is preparing the transfer of Jas 39 C/D aircraft and negotiations for the sale of the E version. Payment will be made using European Union credit funds.
Mark Rutte and Ulf Kristersson stated that the distribution of aid to Ukraine is uneven. They called on allies to increase financial contributions to defense.
Sweden will purchase four FDI frigates for $4 billion to protect the Baltic Sea. The first ship will join the fleet in 2030.
The Ukraine–NATO Council meeting in the format of an informal dinner will take place on May 21 in Sweden. King Carl XVI Gustaf and the Prime Minister will participate in the event.
Ukraine and Sweden are preparing the supply of Gripen fighter jets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the details with the leadership of Sweden and Saab.
Tankers of Russia's shadow fleet carrying oil through the Baltic have begun choosing the southern route past Bornholm, avoiding Swedish checks. Sweden is strengthening controls, while Denmark is less resolute.
Zelenskyy confirmed the start of pilot training on Swedish aircraft. Sweden allocates 80 billion kronor in aid and discusses localization of production.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo expressed interest in French nuclear deterrence. Nordic countries and Canada also agreed to increase aid to Ukraine.
Poland and Sweden are discussing with France an advanced nuclear deterrence program to strengthen European security. Prime Ministers Tusk and Kristersson confirmed their readiness to participate in these negotiations.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Swedish Prime Minister for the decision to allocate $100 million for energy support. They also discussed strengthening air defense and protecting critical infrastructure.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson criticized US threats against Denmark regarding Greenland. He stated that Trump should thank Copenhagen for its loyalty, not threaten to seize territories.
Sweden is ready to provide Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets and resources for demining the Black Sea after a peace agreement is signed with Russia. This was stated by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson after the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
Ursula von der Leyen held talks with European leaders on support, security and reconstruction of Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of the country's accession to the EU.