The United States on Wednesday completely rejected a proposal to supply Polish MiG-29 fighters to the US Army for delivery to Ukraine, considering Warsaw’s offer “dangerous” and capable of provoking Russian outrage.
The day before, Poland visibly surprised the United States by declaring that it was “ready to transfer all MiG-29 aircraft to the German base in Ramstein and provide them to the government free of charge and without delay.” America”.
At the same time, North Korea asked the United States for used aircraft with the same combat capabilities, the Foreign Ministry said.
Washington on Tuesday said it was continuing talks with Warsaw, immediately expressing surprise, saying the proposal was “not feasible.” The Pentagon then rejected it on Wednesday.
“I believe that the addition of aircraft to Ukrainian service will not significantly change the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Air Force compared to their Russian capabilities in the air,” said John Kirby.
The United States has confirmed that they have allocated and deployed two new Patriot anti-aircraft batteries to Poland. The deployment of batteries is a part of its commitment to defend NATO territories.
The Kremlin has previously criticized Poland’s offer to supply MiG-29s, saying it creates a “very undesirable and potentially dangerous scenario.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday pleaded for Westerners to make their decision as soon as possible on the issue of supplying and sending planes.
“Make a decision as soon as possible and send us a plane!” he called for “immediate action” on the Polish proposal in a video on the Telegram channel.