German Defence Minister: Planes for Ukraine to be discussed in 3-4 months
"EUROPEAN PRAVDA" — WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023, 03:55
BORIS PISTORIUS. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out the supply of German fighter jets to Ukraine now and said that this issue may be discussed in a few months.
Source: Pistorius in a comment to the TV channel ARD, writes European Pravda
Quote: "If the sky over Ukraine remains safe for the next three to four months, then we will be able to talk about all further steps – now it makes sense to use armoured units," Pistorius said.
Details: According to him, the issue of supplying fighters is not yet at the centre of attention.
Pistorius said that the current priority task is to ensure the security of the airspace over Ukraine, and this requires a functioning air defence system with enough ammunition.
Background: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that he has no news about the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine after the Ramstein format meeting in Brussels.
Earlier, the media reported that Western intelligence data shows that Russia is accumulating aircraft near the border with Ukraine, which indicates that Moscow is preparing to use its planes and helicopters in the war to support a stalling ground offensive.
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