Sweden ready to provide Gripen jets and help clear the Black Sea — prime minister

“Significant progress was made today in Paris when we — members of the coalition of the willing, Ukraine, and the United States — met to discuss peace in Ukraine," he wrote.

"Once a peace agreement is reached, Sweden is ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine and for Europe as a whole."

According to the Swedish prime minister, Stockholm is prepared to help maintain peace in Ukraine by providing:

• Gripen fighter jets for air surveillance,

• Naval assets to assist with clearing mines in the Black Sea,

• Training for Ukrainian officers.

“Sweden is ready to contribute to peace in Europe,” Kristersson concluded.

On Oct. 22, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and Sweden had signed a letter of intent on cooperation in developing air capabilities, noting that the agreement could allow Ukraine to acquire a substantial fleet of Gripen fighters.

On Dec. 2, the Swedish government said it would allocate a €100 million+ winter support package for Ukraine, covering urgent needs such as energy supply, infrastructure repair, healthcare, and reform support.

On Nov. 6, it was reported that Sweden may finance part of Ukraine’s purchase of up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets through military assistance.

On Dec. 24, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, following a phone call with Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, said Sweden plans to announce a new air defense assistance package for Kyiv in the near future.