MFA confirms work under way to acquire two MiG-29 fighter jets from Poland
Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Heorhiy Tykhy confirmed that Ukraine is working with Poland to acquire two MiG-29 aircraft.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed ongoing negotiations to acquire two MiG-29 fighter jets from Poland. Spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhy made this announcement during a briefing in Kyiv on Friday. Tykhy emphasized that the Foreign Ministry is the primary party engaged in discussions with Poland regarding the transfer of these aircraft.
Tykhy further stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will maintain confidentiality until the transfer is finalized. He expressed gratitude towards Poland for its military support, stating that there are currently no concerns about the delivery process. Additionally, he thanked Poland for its military aid.
Earlier, Dariusz Łukowski, Director of the Department of Defense Strategy and Planning at the Polish Ministry of Defense, commented to the newspaper Rzeczpospolita. Łukowski confirmed that Poland would transfer two MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the transfer being part of an upcoming aid package estimated at around EUR 50 million.
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