Sybiha and Malmer-Stenergard discuss Gripen fighter jet delivery schedule and energy system protection

Negotiations on the sidelines of an international forum

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with the head of the Swedish foreign ministry, Maria Malmer-Stenergard. The discussion took place during the Sir Bani Yas forum in Abu Dhabi. One of the main topics of the negotiations was the strengthening of Ukraine's air defence and the protection of the energy system ahead of winter.

Aviation supply plans and pressure on the aggressor

During the conversation, the heads of diplomatic institutions discussed the schedule for the supply of Gripen fighter jets. In addition, the participants discussed increasing pressure on Russia and Ukraine's further progress towards obtaining European Union membership.

Andrii Sybiha expressed gratitude to the Swedish side for its consistent support and Stockholm's leadership positions. The minister also noted Maria Malmer-Stenergard's active role in the process of strengthening and accelerating international aid to Ukraine.

Stance on Russian participation in sports

A separate item on the agenda was the issue of allowing Russian athletes to participate in international competitions. The Ukrainian foreign minister clearly formulated his opinion on this matter:

«Наша позиція чітка: Росії не місце в міжнародному спорті, доки вона продовжує війну проти України» (Our position is clear: Russia has no place in international sport while it continues the war against Ukraine), he emphasised.