Probably, Ukraine will receive modern F-16 fighters. Poland is ready to provide training for our pilots, but on one condition.
This was stated by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Channel 24 reports . On February 24, on the occasion of the anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine, he arrived in Kiev.
Poland is ready to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16
Morawiecki said that Poland is ready to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
Are we ready to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots? Yes, we are ready to conduct such exercises on the F-16 in Poland,” the Polish Prime Minister said.
At the same time, he added that this issue should be agreed upon in a broader coalition, that is, together with partners.
“It is very important that the Ukrainian sky in the end be safe,” the prime minister summed up.< /p>
The US may provide fighter jets to Ukraine
US Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said that Ukraine could receive fifth-generation fighter jets from the US. According to her, it is important to make our state defensive after winning the war. This will minimize the risks that Russia will decide to attack again.
However, it should be understood that fifth-generation fightersUkraine will receive in the future.We are talking about long-term cooperation and strengthening our army.< /p>
We are not only considering what Ukraine will need for the immediate fight, but we are also thinking with the Ukrainians about the Ukrainian army of the future,” Nuland emphasized.
According to Nuland, deterring Russia and preventing future attack requires:
- a sophisticated and resilient air defense system;
- border defense;
- better radars and advance warning.
So in this case, fifth-generation fighters can become one of the elements of protection and additional deterrence of the enemy.
Important! Advisor to the Head of the Office President Mikhail Podolyak recently named 5 things Ukraine needs to win the war. We are talking about many large-caliber projectiles, long-range missiles, drones, armored vehicles and aviation.
