According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, this could happen if Kiev receives F-16 fighters, drones, electronic warfare equipment and missiles in a timely manner.
The goal of Ukraine regaining control over its own airspace this year is achievable. Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba stated this at a joint press conference with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis in Kyiv.
At the same time, according to him, this could happen if Kiev timely receives F-16 fighters, drones, electronic warfare equipment and missiles.
“If we get F-16s, if we have combat and reconnaissance drones – this is precisely the importance of our cooperation with Lithuania – if we have electronic warfare systems and missiles, we will control our skies. This is achievable,” the diplomat emphasized .
At the same time, he noted that the relevant decisions are already being implemented, but “it is necessary to obtain all these elements in sufficient quantities and at the appropriate time.”
“This is precisely why we are working, and this is why the European Defense Fund is important, because it will create additional opportunities and funds to provide these elements for Ukraine,” Kuleba concluded.
Transfer of F-16 to Ukraine – latest news
Western partners are ready to transfer the F-16 to Ukraine. This was stated by Air Force Speaker Yuri Ignat. At the same time, according to him, Ukraine needs to have not only trained pilots, but also the appropriate infrastructure and trained engineers.
Earlier, Ignat reported that Ukrainian pilots are already flying the F-16. At the same time, information about the progress of their training is not made public, since the training is very confidential.
