Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden said that Stockholm is ready to join in ensuring Ukraine’s air and maritime security, in light of the recent summits in Washington involving Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and other European leaders.

standing firmly on its side right now, when this can be tested in a truly critical situation

– Ulf Kristersson, interview with Sveriges Radio

Kristersson also stressed that Sweden could make its contribution by providing airborne reconnaissance capabilities and naval resources.

by providing airborne reconnaissance capabilities and naval resources

– Ulf Kristersson

Regarding the possible deployment of Swedish troops to Ukraine, the prime minister noted that there has not yet been a clear statement on the advisability of Swedish troops’ presence in Ukraine.

there has not been a clear statement regarding the advisability of Swedish troops’ presence in Ukraine

– Ulf Kristersson

I do not think this is about moving a large number of troops from other countries into Ukraine, but rather about Ukraine being able to take responsibility for its country so reliably that Russia will not try to do this again (to attack)

– Ulf Kristersson

According to the prime minister, such initiatives could strengthen Ukraine’s security status and reinforce coordination between Sweden, the United States, and European partners in the future regional security architecture.

Prospects for strengthening air and maritime security in the region

It is expected that Sweden’s active role in addressing Ukraine’s security issues could stimulate closer cooperation among allies and bolster joint efforts to monitor airspace and maritime zones near the Ukrainian coast. Such steps could be an important element of deterrence and stabilization in the region, reducing the risks of escalation and increasing the operational readiness of Ukraine’s defense forces.

Experts emphasize that cooperation with NATO member countries and partners in Europe could create a clearer and more effective system for sharing intelligence data, provide technological support, and conduct joint training, enhancing Ukraine’s ability to respond to air and maritime threats.

In the final assessment, the Swedish government views the potential contribution as a significant tool for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and security without a direct deployment of ground forces, while underscoring the importance of consent and responsibility of all involved parties in the regional security architecture.