US Rejects Poland's Proposal to Support Ukraine Fighter Jets Through Its Own Territory

"US Fighter Jet Support Could Raise Serious Concerns Across NATO"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Major foreign media outlets including CNN reported on the 8th (local time) that the United States has effectively rejected Poland's proposal to support Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets through the U.S.

According to the report, John Kirby, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense, issued a statement saying, "I do not think Poland's proposal is an easily justifiable option." Earlier, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs had requested to deploy 28 MiG-29 fighter jets operated by Poland to a U.S. Air Force base stationed in Germany and asked for U.S.-made fighter jets to fill the gap.

Regarding this, Kirby said, "The idea of U.S. fighter jets departing from a U.S. military base in Germany and heading to Ukraine, which is confronting Russia, could raise serious concerns among the entire NATO alliance," adding, "It is also unclear whether there is a substantial reason to do so."

Kirby also stated that the transfer of aircraft owned by Poland to Ukraine is "ultimately a decision for the Polish government."

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