US Considers Providing Polish Fighter Jets to Ukraine: "Discussing with Allies"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Local media reported on the 5th (local time) that the United States is considering a plan to support Poland's fighter jets to Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia.

According to foreign media, the White House explained that it is discussing with Poland and other allies the possibility of supporting Poland's fighter jets to Ukraine.

This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's request to Eastern European countries to provide fighter jets.

The United States also explained that it is examining how to fill the military power gap that would occur if Poland supports Ukraine with fighter jets.

A White House spokesperson said, "Supporting fighter jets to Ukraine is a sovereign decision that any country can make."

Foreign media reported that President Zelensky said in a video call with U.S. lawmakers on the same day, "Poland has sent a signal that it is ready to send fighter jets and is only waiting for the U.S. approval."

Ukraine is reportedly hoping for Russian-made MiG jets owned by Poland due to pilot training conditions.

However, Poland is considering filling the military power gap with the U.S. F-16 fighter jets instead.

Meanwhile, such a fighter jet support plan in the United States must go through approval from the White House and Congress.

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