Unit of Ukraine’s Western allies came under pressure over Possibility of to provide Kyiv with fighter jets to help a hit back Russia invasion fears of The escalation of the conflict that has been going on for almost a year.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov was due to attend in Paris Tuesday where possible Connecting of Fighter aircraft for Ukraine was expected to be on schedule of work of official talks.
Kyiv Officials repeatedly urged the Allies to send planes, saying they were necessary challenge Russia air excel f ensure the success of future The counterattacks that can be led by tanks promised by tanks recently countries.
It is believed that both Ukraine and Russia building up their arsenals for is expected offensive in the coming months. The war has largely come to a standstill on the battlefield during the winter.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France does not rule out sending fighter jets to Ukraine, but he said out Multiple conditions prior to this importance step taken.
He said the terms include no leading to escalation of tensions or using Aircraft “touch Russian soil” and not output in weaken capabilities of French army.
he also He said that Ukraine should also Ordering planes officially, something can happen Reznikov sits down for talks in Paris.
months later of Compromising the Ukrainian authorities last The week persuaded the Western Allies to send tanks. that decision Came despite hesitation and caution of Some NATO members, including the United States and Germany.
Asked by a reporter on Monday if his administration was considering sending Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, US President Joe Biden replied, “No.”
Biden’s deputy national said the security consultant, John Fenner in MSNBC interview last The week the US will discuss fighter jets “very cautiously” with Ukraine and allies.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz seemed to dismiss the possibility of Providing fighter jets, suggesting on Sunday that reason for The whole discussion may be down to “domestic political motives” in Some countries.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Monday that “there are no taboos”. in efforts to help Ukraine. But he added That sending planes’ would be very big next step. “
like in Previous discussions about how to help Ukraine and Poland a leading advocate in European Union for to provide military helps. Poland, Slovakia and the Baltic states countries on NATO’s eastern flank feels particularly threatened by Russia.
