Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland said Thursday it plans to give Ukraine about a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets, which would make it the first NATO member to fulfill Kyiv’s increasingly urgent requests for warplanes to defend itself against the Russian invasion. “I don’t have any confirmation from Poland yet that this has happened.” The White House called Poland’s move a sovereign decision and lauded the Poles for continuing to “punch above their weight” in assisting Kyiv, but it stressed the move would have no bearing on President Joe Biden, who has resisted calls to provide U.S. F-16s to Ukraine. The debate over whether to provide non-NATO member Ukraine with fighter jets started last year, but NATO allies expressed concern about escalating the alliance’s role in the war. Duda said Poland’s air force would replace the planes it gives to Ukraine with South Korea-made FA-50 fighters and American-made F-35s.

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Hungarian official says there is ‘no consensus’ on inviting Ukraine to join NATO
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hungarian official says there is ‘no consensus’ on inviting Ukraine to join NATO

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s foreign minister said a meeting of his counterparts from NATO member countries in Brussels on Wednesday had produced “no consensus” on the prospect of inviting Ukraine to join the transatlantic military alliance, a step Kyiv sees as an essential condition for bringing an end to Russia’s war. He warned that bringing Ukraine into NATO’s ranks “would …

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway will donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attacks, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, adding that the jets will be important for Kyiv. No date was announced as to when Norway will donate the six jets, but Gahr Støre said, “we aim to start the donations during 2024.” He …

Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?
6 months ago

Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv’s forces are due to receive the aircraft within weeks, but analysts say they are unlikely to be a game-changer. Ukrainian pilots also needed English training – and had to re-adapt their habits of flying Soviet-produced fighter jets that were designed to counter F-16s and their F-15 siblings – but were not modelled on them. And as Russian missiles can …

Poland's Foreign Minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland's Foreign Minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Poland’s Foreign Minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense over whether such a decision would ever be made. Let Putin be guessing as to what we will do,” Mr. Sikorski said when asked whether he would send Polish troops to Ukraine. But a …

Poland’s foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland’s foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s foreign minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense over whether such a decision would ever be made. Let Putin be guessing as to what we will do,” Sikorski said when asked whether he would send Polish troops to Ukraine. …

Vladimir Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16 fighter jets will be shot down in Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16 fighter jets will be shot down in Ukraine

ABC  

In short: Speaking to Russian air force pilots on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had no plans to attack a NATO state. Speaking to Russian air force pilots on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had no plans to attack a NATO state. Mr Putin said if F-16 fighter jets are supplied to Ukraine, Russia "destroy" them and it …

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc. However, we in Lithuania are calm because we know that we will never be alone again,” said President Gitanas Nauseda, standing near the runway where the …

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic

Daily Mail  

Russia will shoot down any F-16 fighter jets that Western countries supply to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin declared today, before mocking the Czech Republic for being 'scared' of a Russian invasion he says will never come. 'If they supply F-16s, and they are talking about this and are apparently training pilots, this will not change the situation on the battlefield,' Putin …

Poland’s president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP
9 months, 1 week ago

Poland’s president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s president on Monday called on other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense to 3% of their gross domestic product as Russia puts its economy on a war footing and pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine. “In the face of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s growing imperial aspirations, the countries …

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO forces “is not unthinkable” and that he appreciates the French president for not ruling out that idea. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk was among those European leaders who initially ruled out sending troops to Ukraine after Macron’s remarks, saying: “Poland does not plan to send its troops to the …

Germany, NATO rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany, NATO rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron

Al Jazeera  

Rebuttal of Macron’s remarks comes as Kremlin warns of conflict if West puts boots on ground in Ukraine. Germany, Poland and NATO have ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine, as the Kremlin warned such a move would mark a major escalation and result in direct conflict between Russia and the Western security alliance. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and …

No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation

India TV News  

Brussels: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said the 31-member military alliance has no plans to send combat troops into Ukraine amid reports that some Western countries may be considering putting boots on the ground in the war-ravaged country. Kremlin warns NATO Meanwhile, the Kremlin warned on Tuesday that the conflict between Russia and the US-led …

Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on Ukraine
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on Ukraine

The Hindu  

Poland said it had dispatched four F-16 fighter jets to its eastern border on Tuesday to protect its airspace after a barrage of Russian missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. “In order to ensure the safety of Polish airspace, two pairs of F-16 fighters and an allied air tanker were put into action,” the Polish Army said in a statement. NATO …

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv
1 year ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv

Firstpost  

Denmark, Norway and Belgium have also announced they will give F-16 jets to Ukraine after the U.S. government approved sending them to defend against Russia as soon as pilot training is completed. “Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine,” caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in …

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark

ABC  

The Netherlands and Denmark will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine with first deliveries due around New Year, the prime ministers of the two NATO countries have announced during visits by Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy. Key points: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal a "breakthrough agreement" Mr Zelenskyy said the planes would help strengthen Ukraine's air defences and help …

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv, even though the fighter jets are unlikely to affect the war any time soon. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said U.S. Secretary of State Anthony …

NATO member Romania aims to open F-16 pilot training facility for allies, partners, and Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO member Romania aims to open F-16 pilot training facility for allies, partners, and Ukraine

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s top defense body said in a meeting Thursday that the country aims to open a regional training hub for F-16 fighter jet pilots from fellow NATO countries and other partners, including Ukraine. The office of President Klaus Iohannis, who chaired the Supreme Council of National Defense meeting in Bucharest, said in a statement that “Together with …

NATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in Belarus
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in Belarus

Al Jazeera  

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance will protect members from threats by either ‘Moscow or Minsk’. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Western military alliance is ready to defend itself against any threat posed by the move of Russia’s Wagner mercenary force to Belarus amid fears the relocation of the private army could create instability for NATO’s Eastern …

EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots
1 year, 7 months ago

EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the U.S. green light to allow Ukrainian pilots to get training to fly F-16s has created an inexorable momentum that will inevitably bring the fighter jets to the Ukrainian battlefield. “And at the end — with the Leopards, with the F-16 at the end — the decision comes to …

Joe Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Joe Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit

ABC  

President Joe Biden has told allies he was approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, according to those familiar with the matter, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies worked to toughen punishments on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Key points: US President Joe Biden has approved the training of Ukrainian pilots on …

NATO: Ukraine allies sent 1,550 combat vehicles, 230 tanks
1 year, 7 months ago

NATO: Ukraine allies sent 1,550 combat vehicles, 230 tanks

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — NATO allies and partner countries have delivered more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine during Russia’s invasion and war, the military alliance’s chief said Thursday, giving Kyiv a bigger punch as it contemplates launching a counteroffensive. Along with more than 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks and other equipment, Ukraine’s allies have sent “vast amounts …

NATO chief visits Kyiv for first time since Russian invasion
1 year, 8 months ago

NATO chief visits Kyiv for first time since Russian invasion

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is visiting Ukraine for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion more than a year ago, an alliance official said on Thursday. Stoltenberg had been to Kyiv before the war, but this is his first visit during the hostilities and underscores the longstanding commitments of the alliance in defence of Ukraine's independence. Earlier …

Germany approves Poland’s request to send MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

Germany approves Poland’s request to send MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine, which hopes to launch a counteroffensive in the coming months, wants fighter jets to defend against air raids. The German government has approved Poland’s request to transfer five Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to help Ukraine defend against the Russian invasion. Ukraine, which hopes to launch a counteroffensive in the coming weeks or months, wants to secure fighter jets to …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ties as Poland vows further support
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ties as Poland vows further support

Al Jazeera  

Polish President Andrzej Duda says his country will supply Ukraine with a total of 14 Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets. During the visit on Wednesday, Polish President Andrzej Duda said Poland would supply Ukraine with a total of 14 Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to help it beat back the Kremlin’s assault. It also was the first time Zelenskyy and first lady …

Poland says supplied some of pledged MiG-29s to Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

Poland says supplied some of pledged MiG-29s to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Poland on April 3 said it had already transferred some of its promised MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, after fellow NATO member Slovakia announced it had shipped an initial batch of its own. They are indeed helpful to Ukraine in its defence of our collective security," Polish presidential aide Marcin Przydacz told local radio station RMF FM. Last month, Poland …

Slovakia delivers first four Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Slovakia delivers first four Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Slovakia became the second NATO member to heed the Ukrainian government’s pleas for warplanes to help defend against Russia’s invasion. The first four of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that Slovakia decided to give Ukraine have been transferred to the Ukrainian air force. The Slovak government approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets …

Slovakia delivers first 4 Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Slovakia delivers first 4 Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — The first four of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that Slovakia decided to give Ukraine have been safely handed over to the Ukrainian air force, the Slovak Defense Ministry said on Thursday. On Friday, the Slovak government approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member to …

Slovakia delivers first 4 of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Slovakia delivers first 4 of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine

LA Times  

Slovak air force MiG-29s fly over an airport during an airshow in Slovakia on Aug. 27. The first four of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that Slovakia decided to give Ukraine have been safely handed over to the Ukrainian air force, the Slovak Defense Ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the warplanes were flown from Slovakia to Ukraine by Ukrainian …

Slovakia, after Poland, agrees to give Ukraine Soviet jets
1 year, 9 months ago

Slovakia, after Poland, agrees to give Ukraine Soviet jets

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Slovakia’s government on Friday approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member country to heed the Ukrainian government’s pleas for warplanes to help defend against Russia’s invasion. Heger said his government’s move “is closely coordinated with the Polish side, Ukraine and other allies.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov …

Poland to be first NATO member to send fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland to be first NATO member to send fighter jets to Ukraine

India Today  

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday said Warsaw would deliver an initial batch of four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, in what would be the first such shipment by a NATO member. Duda said Poland currently has a dozen or so MiG planes that it inherited from the former German Democratic Republic, which they are "on the verge" of sending …

Slovakia joins Poland to become second NATO nation to offer warplanes to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Slovakia joins Poland to become second NATO nation to offer warplanes to Ukraine

LA Times  

Slovakia’s government has approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member country to agree to fulfill Kyiv’s pleas for warplanes to help beat back Russia’s invasion. Heger said his government’s move “is closely coordinated with the Polish side, Ukraine and other allies.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the promised …

Poland to send 4 MiG-29s fighter jets to Ukraine ‘within days’
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland to send 4 MiG-29s fighter jets to Ukraine ‘within days’

Al Jazeera  

Poland to become first NATO member to meet Ukraine’s increasingly urgent requests for fighter jets. President Andrzej Duda says Poland will give Ukraine four MiG-29 fighter jets in the coming days, a move that will make his country the first NATO member to fulfil the Ukrainian government’s increasingly urgent requests for such aircraft. “Firstly, literally within the next few days, …

Poland becomes first to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland becomes first to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Poland on Thursday pledged it would send four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, the first NATO member to do so, in a significant move in Kyiv’s battle to resist Russia’s onslaught. The White House said Thursday that Poland’s decision to send the fighter jets is a “sovereign decision” that won’t spur President Joe Biden to send F-16 aircraft. …

Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine

NPR  

Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption Omar Marques/Getty Images Omar Marques/Getty Images Slovakia announced it would send 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming weeks, joining fellow NATO member Poland. On Thursday, Polish President Andrzej Duda said his country would deliver four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine …

Poland plans to grant Ukraine’s urgent pleas for fighter jets
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland plans to grant Ukraine’s urgent pleas for fighter jets

LA Times  

Polish President Andrzej Duda, right, welcomes Czech President Petr Pavel at the presidential palace in Warsaw on Thursday. The Polish president said Thursday that his country plans to give Ukraine around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets, which would make Poland the first NATO member to fulfill Kyiv’s increasingly urgent requests for warplanes. President Andrzej Duda said that Poland would hand …

Poland may hand MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine within weeks
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland may hand MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine within weeks

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s prime minister said Tuesday that his government may hand its Soviet-made MiG-29 fighters jets over to Ukraine “within the next four to six weeks.” Poland’s leaders said last week that sending the warplanes would be only done within a larger international coalition. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Tuesday said that Warsaw could send its MiGs …

Poland, Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Poland, Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Officials in Poland and Slovakia are urging their allies to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, saying they are ready to send their their Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters to Kyiv as part of an international coalition. We can really help them,” Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad said Thursday on Facebook. Polish President Andrzej Duda said Wednesday on CNN …

From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies
1 year, 10 months ago

From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The day after Russia invaded Ukraine, the leaders of NATO’s 30 member countries held an emergency summit to address what they described as the gravest threat to Euro-Atlantic security in decades — the launch of what would become the biggest land war in Europe since 1945. Technically it still is, but a year on the Ukraine Contact Defense …

February 15, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 10 months ago

February 15, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

UK defence secretary Ben Wallace, left, takes part in a meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on February 15. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images The delivery of British fighter jets for Ukraine is likely to be years away, the UK defence secretary said Wednesday, reiterating that its decision to train Ukrainian pilots is aimed at “long-term resilience,” rather than the …

Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on

Al Jazeera  

NATO officials push for quick procurement of air defences for Ukraine as Russia eyes the skies for battlefield edge. “We want to make sure they have the ability to protect themselves in the event Russia decides to introduce its air force into the fight.” NATO intelligence reports say Russia is “amassing fixed-wing and rotary aircraft close to the border with …

Zelenskyy says some allies ready to send jets as UK hesitates
1 year, 10 months ago

Zelenskyy says some allies ready to send jets as UK hesitates

Al Jazeera  

Volodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up whistle-stop wartime trip aimed at securing additional arms from the West. Kremlin warns West against supplying jets To date, Ukraine’s Western backers have refused to send fighter jets to Kyiv amid fears of potentially escalating the war or becoming further embroiled themselves in the conflict. A spokesman for Sunak’s government also said it was weighing whether …

‘Give us wings’: Zelensky seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London and Paris
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Give us wings’: Zelensky seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London and Paris

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought Western support for his country in surprise visits to Britain and France on Wednesday, pushing for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the U.K. Parliament, and then flying to Paris to meet the French and German leaders over dinner at the Elysee Palace. Zelensky thanked the British people for their …

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced Tuesday that they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months, a pledge that comes as Kyiv anticipates a new Russian offensive around the anniversary of its invasion. In a joint statement, the defense ministers of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands said …

European countries promise Ukraine more Leopard 1 tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

European countries promise Ukraine more Leopard 1 tanks

Al Jazeera  

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands say they will provide at least 100 of the weapons for Kyiv over the coming months. Three European countries have promised Ukraine that it will get at least 100 tanks in the “coming months” as the German defence minister made a surprise visit to Kyiv. Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands on Tuesday promised at least …

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine won support Tuesday from Baltic nations and Poland in its quest to obtain Western fighter jets, but there were no signs that larger nations like the U.S. and Britain have changed their stance of refusing to provide warplanes to Kyiv after almost a year of battling Russia’s invading forces. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov held talks …

With tanks on the way, talk of sending Ukraine warplanes could strain Western unity anew
1 year, 10 months ago

With tanks on the way, talk of sending Ukraine warplanes could strain Western unity anew

LA Times  

A resident walks past a burned-out car that was damaged by Russian shelling in Orekhovo, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov held talks with his French counterpart, saying they did not discuss specific fighter jets but did talk about aviation “platforms” to help Ukraine’s ground-to-air defense. French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France doesn’t exclude sending fighter …

Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Chancellor’s comments follow repeated requests by Ukrainian politicians for fighter aircraft after battle tanks were pledged for the war against Russia. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has again pushed back against demands in Germany and from Ukrainian officials for fighter jets to repel Russia’s invasion, urging Western nations not to join a “bidding war” for sophisticated weapons. “I can only advise against …

Explained | The next leg of the Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | The next leg of the Russia-Ukraine war

The Hindu  

January 25, 2023 10:48 pm | Updated February 03, 2023 04:45 pm IST The story so far: As Russia’s Ukraine invasion enters its 12th month, all sides are gearing up for a major escalation in the conflict. Earlier this month, London announced that it would provide 14 Challenger 2 battle tanks to Kyiv, while France said it would ship AMX-10RC …

Germany finally agrees to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, Russia warns of ‘historical responsibility’
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany finally agrees to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, Russia warns of ‘historical responsibility’

The Hindu  

After weeks of hesitation that saw growing impatience among Germany's allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday that his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. Mr. Scholz had insisted that any move to provide Ukraine with powerful Leopard 2 tanks would need to be closely coordinated with Germany's …

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