According to him, this approach is “fully coordinated with Poland and Ukraine”. The Chief of the General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces, General Daniel Zmeko, clarified that“at least three aircraft will be used to supply spare parts”. Transport of devices “will take a few weeks”said Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad.
These deliveries are announced while for several months, Volodymyr Zelensky insisted with his Western allies to obtain combat aircraft. Visiting London during a European tour, the Ukrainian president had urged British parliamentarians in this direction. “We have freedom, give us wings to protect it”he said in particular.
“Nothing is impossible”, replied Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, without giving details of a possible delivery. Also questioned on this subject, French President Emmanuel Macron had said that he did not exclude anything while considering that there was “other priorities”. US President Joe Biden had categorically refused the possibility of delivering F-16 fighter jets, yet requested by Ukraine.