Ukraine's push for fighter jets to help repel Russian forces risks straining the unity of Western countries amid fears that the move could escalate the nearly year-long invasion and draw the allies deeper into the war.
“It’s very sad that the leaders of big European countries that drive the European agenda don’t fulfill a balancing role to offset such extremist inclinations,” Peskov said in a conference call with reporters.
He also said Ukraine must also formally request the planes, something that could happen when Reznikov sits down for talks in Paris.After months of haggling, Ukrainian authorities last week persuaded Western allies to send the tanks. That decision came despite the hesitation and caution of some NATO members, including the United States and Germany.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz appeared to balk at the prospect of providing fighter jets, suggesting Sunday that the reason for the entire discussion might be down to “domestic political motives” in some countries. Western warplanes would offer Ukraine a major boost, but countering Russia’s massive air force would still be a major challenge.Ukraine inherited a significant fleet of Soviet-made warplanes, including Su-27 and MiG-29 fighter jets and Su-25 ground attack aircraft.
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