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Migrants in Sweden could lose residence permits under new legislation

Sweden's parliament on June 15 approved legislation allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants under a range of circumstances, including misconduct, undeclared employment, unpaid debts and ties to extremist organizations, The Guardian reported.

16 June, 11:15 AM

Swedish jets intercept Russian warplanes over Baltic Sea

Swedish rapid reaction forces scrambled twice to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea near Sweden's borders, Nordic Defence Sector reported, citing a statement from the Swedish Armed Forces on June 12.

13 June, 02:06 PM

Swedish court rules Russian cargo ship may be handed over to Ukraine

A Swedish court has ruled that Russian cargo ship Caffa, seized after transporting grain stolen from occupied Ukrainian territory, may be handed over to Kyiv, Reuters reported on June 5.

5 June, 11:41 PM

Ukraine expects first Gripen jets within 10 months

Kyiv expects to receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets within 10 months, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint press briefing with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on May 28.

28 May, 07:56 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Sweden for official visit, announces major defense package for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Sweden on May 28 to discuss a new major defense package for Ukraine with partners, he wrote on his Telegram channel.

28 May, 02:53 PM

Ukraine to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is planning to announce the transfer of Jas 39 Gripen C/D fighter jets to Ukraine on May 28, the Swedish outlet Aftonbladet reported on May 27.

28 May, 08:22 AM

Swedish Crown Princess joined NATO exercises involving Ukrainian troops

Swedish Crown Princess Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden took part in the Aurora-26 military exercises involving several NATO countries and Ukrainian troops, including soldiers from the Azov Brigade, Helagotland reported on May 14.

14 May, 03:19 PM

Ukrainian drone operators 'destroyed' Swedish forces during exercises

Ukrainian drone operators invited to participate in NATO’s Aurora 26 military exercises in Sweden effectively “destroyed” Swedish troops during the drills, Associated Press reported on May 13.

13 May, 04:48 PM

King Carl XVI Gustaf visits Lviv

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, currently visiting Ukraine, was given a brief tour of Lviv by city Mayor Andriy Sadovyi on April 17.

17 April, 09:14 PM

Ukraine expects Gripen pilot training to begin this year — Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine expects pilot training on Saab JAS 39 Gripen jets to begin in 2026, speaking alongside Carl XVI Gustaf in Lviv, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Apr. 17.

17 April, 07:39 PM

Russia could seize Baltic island to test NATO – Swedish commander

Micael Bydén warned Russia could stage a probing naval attack to test NATO vulnerabilities, The Times reported, amid threats by Donald Trump to withdraw the U.S. from the alliance on Apr. 16.

16 April, 06:57 PM

Sweden detains Russia-bound ship dumping coal into sea

Sweden’s coast guard detained the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Hui Yuan near Ystad, for dumping coal residues into the sea in violation of environmental law, SVT reported on Apr. 12.

12 April, 08:19 PM

Swedish Gripen tracks Russian submarine moving toward the Baltic Sea

A Swedish Armed Forces Saab JAS 39 Gripen intercepted a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Kattegat Strait, the military said on its website on Apr. 11.

11 April, 10:05 PM

Ukraine may have modern RBS-15 anti-ship missiles, expert says

Ukraine may have received Mk. III or Mk. IV variants of Swedish RBS-15 anti-ship missiles, Valeriy Romanenko, senior research fellow at the State Aviation Museum, told NV Radio on April 9.

9 April, 11:57 PM

Sweden detains Russian captain over forged documents

Swedish authorities have detained the Russian captain of Caffa, the cargo ship boarded on March 6, on suspicion of using forged maritime certificates and violating maritime safety laws, Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on March 9.

10 March, 01:17 AM

Sweden detains grain ship Caffa under Ukraine sanctions amid shadow fleet probe

Sweden’s Coast Guard detained the vessel Caffa, which is under Ukrainian sanctions, over suspicions it is sailing under a foreign flag, lacks mandatory insurance and has an unclear ownership structure, Sweden Herald reported on March 6.

7 March, 04:05 PM

Sweden confirms drone shot down near French nuclear carrier was Russian

Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed that a drone shot down by Swedish forces near the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle off Malmö was Russian, writing on X on Feb. 28.

28 February, 09:50 AM

Sweden flags possible threat to Nordic energy systems

Swedish authorities may have received a threat of an attack on the energy infrastructure of all Nordic countries, broadcaster TV4 reported on Feb. 26, citing its own sources.

26 February, 08:11 PM

Danish and Swedish royalty join Ukrainian priests to mourn invasion victims

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark led a solemn service in Copenhagen on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, joining Ukrainian priests to signal the Nordic region's enduring support for Kyiv.

25 February, 01:33 PM

Russia is the main military threat to Sweden and NATO – Swedish intelligence

Russia remains the primary military threat to Sweden and NATO, and Moscow’s increasingly risky behavior could lead to dangerous escalation, according to Sweden’s annual intelligence report cited by Politico on Feb. 18.

18 February, 02:00 PM

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