Zelensky Presses US for Patriot Missiles During Strategic Visit to Sweden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Uppsala, Sweden, on May 28, 2026, to meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and appeal for urgent air defense support. Zelensky confirmed he is 'very persistent' in requesting additional Patriot missile systems from the United States to counter a recent wave of devastating Russian ballistic strikes. During the visit, Sweden announced the sale of 20 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Ukraine to bolster its long-term defensive capabilities against Russian air superiority.