Zelenskyy: Ukraine expects Gripen pilot training to start this year
Ukraine expects training for pilots on Swedish Gripen fighter jets to begin in 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
"We very much expect—and we will discuss this today with His Majesty—that our guys, our pilots, will begin training this year," Zelenskyy said during a press briefing with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in Lviv.
The President noted that Sweden has allocated EUR 4 billion to support Ukraine for 2026.
Additionally, he thanked Sweden for its support of humanitarian programs, specifically Bring Kids Back UA, as well as its support for the school meals program.
For his part, the King of Sweden assured full support for Ukraine.
"Today I also look forward to meeting Ukrainians and hearing their stories. Solidarity with Ukraine in Swedish society is very strong," he said.
