{
  "id": 17250016,
  "title": "MFA confirms work under way to acquire two MiG-29 fighter jets from Poland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/mfa-confirms-work-under-way-to-acquire-two-mig-29-fighter-jets-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:18:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1228941.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nTykhy 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.\n\nEarlier, 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.",
  "summary": "Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Heorhiy Tykhy confirmed that Ukraine is working with Poland to acquire two MiG-29 aircraft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian MFA confirms negotiations for two MiG-29 jets from Poland",
    "Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhy made announcement in Kyiv",
    "Transfer part of EUR 50 million aid package"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}