Poland Is Ready to Transfer MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Ukraine in Exchange for Drone Technology, but Time Is Running Out, Says Kosiniak-Kamysz
Warsaw wants drone technology and a political commitment from Kyiv, and Bulgaria could buy the jets if no deal is reached.
- Polish Defense Minister WBadysBaw Kosiniak-Kamysz issued a deadline for Ukraine to finalize a MiG-29 fighter jet swap, with Warsaw seeking advanced drone technology in exchange for the aircraft.
- The proposal stalled after Ukraine allegedly failed to honor an initial agreement exchanging drone technology for jets. Kosiniak-Kamysz stated Warsaw previously offered a "highly cooperative approach" that Kyiv ultimately refused to implement.
- Highlighting Ukraine's thriving drone industry exporting to the Middle East, Kosiniak-Kamysz argued that Kyiv has surplus capacity. He emphasized the Polish MiG-29 fleet remains in excellent condition: "They are in such good condition that the Bulgarians want to buy them."
- Bulgaria has expressed active interest in purchasing the aircraft should negotiations fail. "If someone is ready to pay for them, it means they are truly valuable," the minister said regarding the fleet's operational status.
- This ultimatum follows Ukraine's recent agreement on June 30 to purchase 16 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. "Ukraine is running out of time on this issue; a final decision is due to be taken in the coming weeks," Kosiniak-Kamysz added.
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Poland may sell Bulgaria's promised MiG-29s to Ukraine - Defense MinisterPolish Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinjak-Kamysz said that negotiations with Ukraine are continuing, but time is running out. In exchange for airplanes Warsaw wants to get cooperation in the production of drones.
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Poland is ready to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone technology, but time is running out, says Kosiniak-Kamysz
The Minister of Defence of Poland, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has stated that Warsaw is still considering the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, which Bulgaria is also seeking. A condition of the deal is that Ukraine transfers modern drone technology. Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that this...
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