Polish leader Karol Nawrocki officially confirmed that he does not rule out the possibility of "resolving the issue" of providing Ukraine with MiG-29 fighters.
Points of attention
- The emphasis on not losing skilled pilots underscores the operational advantages of utilizing Soviet-style fighters like the MiG-29 in Ukraine's defense strategy.
- The potential acquisition of MiG-29 fighters by Ukraine signifies a strategic shift towards enhancing its military capabilities and ensuring the readiness of its fighter pilot force.
Ukraine may receive MiG-29
According to the Polish President, the exchange of MiG-29 fighters for anti-drone systems does not contradict the policy of official Warsaw.
So, after resolving the formal issues, I think this issue will be resolved," Karol Navrotsky emphasized.
Against this background, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained why the Armed Forces of Ukraine actually needed Soviet-style fighters.
He drew attention to the fact that in Ukraine, every pilot is a big deficit.
And the training and education of a pilot takes years. And the issue is not that we don't have F-16s — you take an experienced pilot from the battlefield and send him abroad, spend a year, about eight months, about a year and a half for this pilot to return to the F-16.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
As the head of state noted, the difference between the F-16 and the MiG-29 for Ukraine is only "not to lose our pilot."
