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Ulf Kristersson

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Ulf Kristersson

@SwedishPM

News and speeches from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. For questions and netiquette, see government.se.

Joined June 2016

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Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
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Congratulations @andyburnham on your appointment as Prime Minister! I look forward to working with you to further deepen the close bilateral ties between Sweden and the UK in a number of areas. Grateful to @Keir_Starmer for our excellent cooperation, I wish you all the best for
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 14
Warm congratulations to Mindaugas Sinkevičius on being elected Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania. Sweden and Lithuania enjoy excellent and long-standing bilateral relations. Today, our close cooperation on regional security and our steadfast support for Ukraine further
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 13
In Paris for a Coalition of the Willing summit. We’re determined to strengthen support for Ukraine and increase the pressure on Russia. Today we also launch the Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition. Sweden and Saab play key roles, strengthening Swedish and European security.
government.se
Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition
A statement from the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 8
A pleasure to meet my Dutch colleague Rob Jetten. Great discussion on NATO, bilateral defence cooperation and European competitiveness. The Netherlands is an important Ally and like-minded partner. Together we make Europe stronger.
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 8
Pleased to welcome France’s contribution to @NATO Forward Land Forces Finland. A key addition to Allied security in the High North. Together we are committed to a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO. @EmmanuelMacron @alexstubb ➡️ regeringen.se/uttalanden/202…
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 8
Joint statement regarding France’s participation in NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland), by France, Sweden and Finland. ”NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland’s Battlegroup was established in June 2026. FLF Finland is NATO’s ninth Forward Land Forces multinational
regeringen.se
Statement regarding France’s participation in NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland)
Statement from France, Sweden and Finland, on 8 July 2026, in Ankara.
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 8
Ravi de vous revoir monsieur le Président @EmmanuelMacron. I welcome France’s decision today to join NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) presence in Finland, where Sweden is lead nation. Important discussions on NATO deterrence, European security and defence and our strategic
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 7
Great news! I am proud that NATO has chosen the Swedish platform GlobalEye as the Alliance’s new platform for airborne early warning and control. GlobalEye will contribute greatly to core needs for our collective defense. Great for NATO and great day for Swedish jobs 🤝
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Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 7
Arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit. Our priorities are to reaffirm our defence commitment for a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO, to ramp-up defence industrial production and to ensure longterm and sustainable support for Ukraine. Sweden can be proud about its
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 5
Thank you Volodymyr, we will continue to support Ukraine against Russia’s appalling attacks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
@ZelenskyyUa
Jul 5
I spoke with the @SwedishPM. I am grateful to Ulf for his support and for his clear position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, against our people. The key issue is, naturally, air defense. We now see that the Russians are putting their eggs in the basket of ballistic missile
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jul 1
Thank you for a great call, @MarkJCarney. Sweden and Canada’s partnership continues to expand rapidly. Our defense cooperation, including Canada’s procurement of GlobalEye, strengthens our joint security, while benefiting industries and creating jobs in both Sweden and Canada. I
Mark Carney
@MarkJCarney
Jun 30
Trade between Canada and Sweden has more than doubled in the past five years. This year we entered into negotiations to procure GlobalEye, Saab’s Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft platform — and build it right here in Canada. This morning, Prime Minister Kristersson
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jun 30
Mycket glädjande nyheter för Sverige, Ukraina och Europa!
Pål Jonson
@PlJonson
Jun 30
Sweden has signed a sales contract with Ukraine for 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft, and FMV has signed the enabling contract with Saab. This is a major step for Ukraine’s freedom and Europe’s security. Gripen will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend its skies. (1/4)
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jun 29
Today, we just signed the definitive contract for three Swedish A26 submarines for Poland. This is a historic milestone for both Poland and Sweden. It is a very large and long-term deal. It is worth approximately 50 billion Swedish kronor, and will help make the Polish Navy one
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jun 29
In a turbulent time for Europe, Poland and Sweden are taking responsibility, in both words and deeds. We take responsibility for ourselves, but also for Europe. We are both carrying out historic build-ups of our defences. We are working together to strengthen the EU’s internal
Ulf Kristersson
@SwedishPM
Jun 29
Great to be back in Poland again – twice in less than a week. This time with one of the largest Swedish ministerial delegations on a foreign visit in a long time, and for good reason. Relations between Poland and Sweden are the best in living memory. We are NATO allies,