Earlier Poland said they would not use their fighter jets to fight Putin.
Now, “the authorities of the Republic of Poland, are ready to deploy – – all their MIG-29 jets to the Ramstein Air Base and place them at the disposal of the Government of the United States.
“Immediately and free of charge” Condition—U.S.: give us used Loaner Jets : Poland calling U.S. bluff to fight Putin? Full Statement:
Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland in connection with the statement by the US Secretary of State on providing airplanes to Ukraine
08.03.2022
The authorities of the Republic of Poland, after consultations between the President and the Goverment, are ready to deploy – immediately and free of charge – all their MIG-29 jets to the Ramstein Air Base and place them at the disposal of the Government of the United States of America.
At the same time, Poland requests the United States to provide us with used aircraft with corresponding operational capabilities. Poland is ready to immediately establish the conditions of purchase of the planes.
The Polish Government also requests other NATO Allies – owners of MIG-29 jets – to act in the same vein.
I call for an end to the bloodshed and a cease fire for the duration of the talks.
In my capacity as OSCE chairman-in-office I welcomed the understanding for creating humanitarian corridors that will facilitate the evacuation of civilians from Ukrainian cities under siege. Along with the majority of OSCE countries I appealed for this from the outset of the conflict. I view this understanding as a ray of hope to prevent more Ukrainian civilians from falling victim to war. Everything possible must be done to ensure their evacuation.
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine caused a humanitarian crisis of unimaginable scale. Our priority is organizing effective aid to hundreds of thousands, and soon to be millions, of refugees. Poland already offered asylum to 700 thousand refugees and we will continue to do so for everyone that needs it regardless of their nationality, race, or religious creed.
The attack on Ukraine already transformed Europe and its sense of security. Poland decided to immediately increase its defense spending budget to 3 % of its GDP beginning next year.
As a key country for deterring and defending NATO’s eastern flank Poland wholeheartedly welcomed the Alliances’ swift reaction to the new strategic circumstances.
