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.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that "peace is on the horizon" after leaders' talks on Ukraine. The US is ready to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine, including the presence of American troops.
Ukraine needs strong positions on the front and in diplomacy so that the Russian dictator does not manipulate the end of the war. President Zelenskyy discussed priorities with Western partners and thanked them for their support.
European leaders, in a joint statement, agreed with Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, emphasizing the inviolability of borders. They called on Russia for negotiations and readiness for a ceasefire.
Negotiations on a peace plan for Ukraine are about to begin in Berlin. Representatives from the US, Italy, France, and other countries are present at the meeting.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must be forced to sit down at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia by confiscating Russian assets in Europe.
A bus crashed into a bus stop in central Stockholm, killing and injuring several people. The bus driver has been arrested and an investigation into involuntary manslaughter has been launched.
Ukrainian and Swedish sides are making progress on financing a deal that could include Kyiv's purchase of up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets. Stockholm is considering export credits, frozen Russian assets, and an aid program for Ukraine to cover part of the costs.
Ukraine is counting on the supply of 150 JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, the first of which should appear next year. President Zelenskyy stated that these aircraft are part of Ukraine's security guarantees.
Ukraine can receive up to 150 JAS 39 Gripen E fighters within three years. These aircraft can take off from highways and can carry Meteor, IRIS-T, and Taurus missiles.
Yurii Ihnat, head of the communications department of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that the production and transfer of Gripen fighters is a complex and lengthy process. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson believes that the delivery of the aircraft could begin within three years.
