Warsaw: Poland's President Andrzej Duda said that the country is prepared to send all its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the future. "I think that in the future we will be able to transfer our whole remaining fleet of MiG-29s to Ukraine if there is still such a need."
Warsaw has already pledged 14 Soviet-made planes to Kyiv.
He added that Poland would be able to pass on its old MiG-29s to Ukraine as it receives new South Korean FA-50 fighter jets and US-made F-35 stealth jets on order. The first of the 50 FA-50 fighter jets should arrive in Poland before 2023 ends. The first of the 32 F-35s are expected next year.
He further said that such a move will need a green light from NATO allies because the remaining fighter jets in Poland's possession had been "adapted to NATO standards". The President said that the country still needs some time. He was speaking at a news conference alongside visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In January, Zelenskiy’s most senior adviser suggested Poland is willing to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters. Andriy Yermak said Ukraine had had “positive signals” from Warsaw. Then also, Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki stressed that it will act in consultation with NATO allies. "We coordinate all actions aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defence forces with our Nato partners."