Ukraine needs Polish MiG-29s – Sybiha

12:51, 16.09.2024 2 min read

Ukraine needs Polish MiG-29s, but to carry out the transfer, it needs the help of partners in the matter of air patrols over Poland, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha said.

"We have a clear understanding of what our partners have, and what solutions are needed for this. I am very glad that Radek Sikorski is here with us. Specifically, we need the MiGs that you have. And in order to be able to deliver the MiGs, it is necessary to increase the capabilities, including the EU, for patrolling the airspace over Poland," Sybiha said during a discussion within the framework of the 20th meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) in Kyiv.

He also noted the importance of supporting Ukraine in the energy sector ahead of the "difficult winter." "The decisions that will be made today will help us minimize possible risks," Sybiha said.

He also emphasized that Ukraine expects important decisions during the Polish presidency of the EU from January 1, 2025.

"We very much hope that our partners will follow the logic of opening negotiation clusters in parallel, and not one after another. Exactly in parallel. We very much count on the support of our EU allies," the Foreign Minister added.