President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is on a visit to Stockholm, says he is discussing the possible production of Sweden's powerful CV-90 combat vehicles in Ukraine. Zelenskiy met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on August 19, with whom he discussed defense cooperation. "Our soldiers are already effectively using them (the CV-90 combat vehicles) on the front lines. We also plan to produce CV-90s in Ukraine," Zelenskiy said on Telegram. The Swedish government on August 15 announced a new support package for Ukraine that includes munitions and spare parts for military equipment that Sweden has transferred to Ukraine, including combat vehicles and Leopard 2 tanks. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Zelenskiy In Talks With Sweden Over Production In Ukraine Of Combat Vehicles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (right) greets Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Kyiv on February 15.