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Sweden warns Russian disinformation is targeting upcoming European elections

Russian information campaigns and bot networks are threatening upcoming elections across major European nations by spreading fake news about Ukraine on social media, Sweden’s Psychological Defence Agency Director Magnus Hjort told Politico on September 10.

11 September, 09:50 AM

Finnish lawmaker shares photos from Ukrainian-themed wedding

Finnish politician Oras Tynkkynen and Swedish social and trade unionist Martin Jefflen wed on August 29 in a ceremony themed around Ukrainian culture to honor their years of active support for the country, sharing photos of the celebration on Instagram.

8 September, 01:35 PM

Ukraine already using ASC 890 surveillance aircraft in combat, Sweden says

Ukraine is already using the Swedish-supplied ASC 890 airborne early warning aircraft in combat operations, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said in an interview with Dagens Industri published on Sept. 7.

7 September, 06:30 PM

Swedish ASC 890 surveillance aircraft already conducting combat missions in Ukraine – Defense Ministry

Sweden’s ASC 890 airborne early warning and control aircraft, also known as the Saab 340 AEW&C, is already conducting combat missions in Ukraine, the Defense Ministry said on Sept. 4.

5 September, 09:29 PM

Gripen fighter jets being prepared to protect Ukrainian skies – FM Sybiha

Sweden is preparing to transfer Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced following a meeting with his Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard in Kyiv on August 24.

24 August, 01:36 PM

Russians detained in Sweden after camping near home where Saab CEO was staying

A Russian couple was detained after camping near a home where Saab CEO Micael Johansson, who is under state protection, was staying, Swedish broadcaster SVT reported on Aug. 11.

11 August, 04:18 PM

Sybiha hails Swedish Supreme Court decision to transfer Russian ship to Ukraine

Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha welcomed a decision by the Supreme Court of Sweden to uphold the confiscation and transfer to Ukraine of the vessel Caffa, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, he wrote on X on Aug. 6.

6 August, 09:00 AM

Russia to summon Swedish ambassador over alleged red paint drone attack

Russia’s Foreign Ministry plans to summon Sweden’s ambassador over what it described as a “drone attack” involving red paint at the Russian Embassy in Stockholm, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, according to the Russian propaganda outlet RBK News.

3 July, 10:47 AM

Drones carrying paint, dummy explosive target Russian Embassy in Sweden

The Russian Embassy in Sweden said it was targeted in a drone attack overnight on July 2.

2 July, 03:47 PM

Ukraine, Sweden sign 16 Gripen deal

The Ukrainian and Swedish governments have agreed on a sale of 16 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E aircraft to Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 30.

30 June, 07:56 PM

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

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