President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that his foreign visits, among other things, are devoted to the creation of a coalition of partner countries, within the framework of which Western-style fighter jets will be provided to Ukraine.
He stated this during a conversation with media representatives following negotiations with German Chancellor Olaf.
"We are currently working on creating a coalition of fighter jets, and my visits to the capitals of Europe are partly aimed at this. I think we will be successful," the president said, answering journalistsʼ questions. He added that he would discuss the issue of fighter jets with Olaf Scholz and appeal to the German side to support Ukraine.
For his part, Scholz noted that German support is aimed at strengthening Ukraineʼs ability to defend its territories in order to force Russia to retreat.
- Ukraine is asking its allies for Western-made multirole fighter jets, such as the F-15, F-16 and F-18. The partners have so far only agreed to train Ukrainian pilots, in particular , Britain, Poland and three other countries have promised to do so. Discussions about preparations for the transfer of Western aircraft are ongoing.
- In April, Denmarkʼs defense minister suggested that the allies would decide whether to transfer Western fighter jets to Ukraine by this summer.