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Sweden becomes fourth European national team to refuse to face Russia at Ice Hockey World Championship

Sweden's national ice hockey team will not take the ice for its match against Russia at the World Championship.

3 November, 06:37 PM

Kyiv hopes Sweden will begin Gripen deliveries soon

Ukraine expects Sweden to deliver Gripen fighter jets soon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 16 after meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

17 October, 02:16 AM

Sweden adopts air force strategy for deep strikes if Russia attacks

Sweden’s armed forces have adopted a new concept for using the country’s air force in the event of a Russian attack, including airstrikes against enemy rear areas, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 3.

4 October, 01:12 PM

Sweden to strike deep inside Russia if attacked, Air Force colonel says

If attacked by Russia, Sweden would shift to offensive operations and target sites deep inside enemy territory, Air Force Col. Carl Bergqvist said on Sept. 28, as reported by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.

30 September, 10:49 PM

How Russian-linked ship CAFFA became evidence in Ukraine’s war-crimes investigation

Sweden stopped an aging Russian-linked freighter over its flag and safety status. Months later, Swedish courts cleared the vessel for transfer to Ukraine as evidence in a war-crimes investigation.

28 September, 04:30 PM

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

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