Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden
Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556
TL;DR
- Sweden is donating 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries expected in early 2027.
- Ukraine aims to purchase up to 150 of the latest Gripen E model, with deliveries potentially starting in 2030.
- US congressmen support Ukraine's calls for additional air defense missiles.
- The EU considers itself on Ukraine's side and not a neutral mediator in potential negotiations with Russia.
- Ukraine claims to have struck a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse.
- Drone incidents were reported in Romania near the Ukrainian border and off Turkey's Black Sea coast involving oil tankers.
- The US criticized Russia's recent strikes on Kyiv at the UN.