President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the UK, France and Belgium. He asked the allies to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment, including fighter jets.
French President Emmanuel Macron does not rule out possible deliveries of aircraft to Ukraine. However, after the EU summit in Brussels, he stressed that this cannot happen in the coming weeks.
“I do not rule out anything, but this does not meet today's requirements,” Macron said at a meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
What weapon did Macron remember?
According to Macron, it is important that allies prefer equipment that will be useful already. He noted that the weapons provided to Ukraine should work at the front as quickly as possible. As an example, Macron mentioned Caesar guns and MAMBA medium-range air defense systems, which France has already provided. to allow Ukraine to launch an offensive or counter ground attacks. We will work on this in the coming days,” Macron said.
Ukraine seeks to get fighter jets: breaking news
- Zelensky turned to Sweden with a request to transfer Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson refused.
- The Dutch Defense Minister announced that Ukraine had applied for the F16. The Netherlands will discuss this issue from the US.
- Slovakia has announced that it will transfer 11 or 12 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine.
