Poland has become the first NATO-Nation to provide military assistance to Ukraine in the form of fighter jets, with the announcement that four MiG-29s will be transferred in the coming days. Slovakia has matched this commitment, saying it will send its own MiGs too while other NATO members are currently debating the issue. This follows Poland's decision last year to send German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. I found the not
The White House has said that Poland notified them of its decision to provide MiGs before the announcement was made and called Poland's move a sovereign decision. NATO Allies had initially expressed concern about escalating their role in the war but have come to see the need to bolster Ukraine's defences in the face of escalating Russian aggression. I found the not
Ukraine had several dozen MiG-29s before the Russian invasion, though it is unclear how many remain in service. The US and Britain are preparing to supply thousands of artillery shells and rockets to replenish Ukraine’s dwindling supplies this spring, and the European Union countries are combing their resources to produce and buy more ammunition. I found the not
Ukraine is currently facing a dilemma in relation to the key city of Bakhmut, which Russian forces are trying to capture. Ukrainian forces are burning ammunition at a furious pace, which could potentially jeopardize the planned counteroffensive aimed at retaking the territories controlled by Moscow’s forces. Poland's support for Ukraine during the war has been invaluable, hosting thousands of American troops and taking in more Ukrainian refugees than any other nation. I found the not
The US has rejected supplying F-16 planes, but is offering $27.5 billion in vital military assistance including equipment and munitions. Britain has announced that it will begin training Ukrainian pilots on fighter jets used by NATO, and the United States invited two pilots to visit an F-16 training site. France and Britain have not ruled out contributing fighter jets to Ukraine but have suggested that nothing would be immediate. I found the not
The provision of MiG-29s by Poland and Slovakia is a significant step toward strengthening Ukraine's defences and reaffirming support from NATO allies. While the MiG-29s cannot be expected to alter the conflict significantly, it is a potential "psychological tipping point" that could encourage Ukraine's other supporters to follow up with additional aircraft.