Poland announced on March 16 it will send fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to do so.
“When it comes to the MiG-29 aircraft, which are still operating in the defense of Polish airspace, a decision has been taken at the highest levels,” said Polish President Andrzej Duda at a press conference.
“We can say confidently that we are sending MiGs to Ukraine.”
Duda told CNN on March 9 that Warsaw “is ready to hand over our MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine as a part of an international coalition.”
Poland’s move could be a turning point for Ukraine in repelling Russia’s invasion as Kyiv has asked for fighter jets since last year—only for Washington and other NATO allies to refuse….