Sweden pledges €4B aid, Gripen pilot training

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Sweden will allocate €4 billion in aid to Ukraine during the Swedish King's visit to Lviv. Zelensky stated that training for Ukrainian pilots on Swedish Gripen fighter jets could begin this year, expressing hope for discussions on this timeline. The announcement comes amid Ukraine's efforts to build a modern air fleet, with previous reports indicating interest in acquiring over 100 Gripen aircraft, potentially from Swedish Air Force stocks. This development represents a significant boost to Ukraine's air defense capabilities as it continues to counter Russian aggression.