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Sweden says Zelensky to visit for 'defence export' announcement

Ukrainian President Zelensky will meet Swedish PM Kristersson in Linkoping Wednesday to announce a defence export deal, spotlighting cooperation with Saab, maker of the Gripen fighter jet.

AFP WORLD
Published October 22,2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Sweden on Wednesday where the two countries will make a "defence export" announcement, the Swedish government said in a statement.

Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet in the town of Linkoping, home to defence group Saab which produces the Gripen jet fighter.

"Following their meeting, Kristersson and Zelensky will hold a joint press conference to make an announcement in the area of defence export," the government said.