The clarification was made by the institution’s official spokesperson, Johan Hjelmstrand.

The Scandinavian official stated that his country is only evaluating the possibility of delivery at this time and emphasized that there is no authorization for the shipment of these fighters to Kyiv, according to local media outlet Expressen.

Gavriliuk stated in recent days that Ukraine would receive American F-16s, French Mirages, and the aforementioned Swedish Gripen fighters.

The official denial highlights contradictions in public information regarding military support.

Analysts believe this episode reflects pressure from Kiev to secure new weapons systems and point out that the premature statements may be a communications strategy.

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