Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said relations between Kiev and Warsaw should be two-sided and built on mutual solidarity.
According to him, the issue of transferring MiG fighter jets to Ukraine can be discussed only if Kiev provides drones in return. The minister noted that Ukraine has made rapid progress in unmanned systems and now possesses some of the most advanced drone technologies in the field.
Kosiniak-Kamysz also pointed out that Ukraine continues to sell its UAVs to other countries even during the conflict. In his view, this shows that Kiev is already capable of sharing its expertise and practical experience in developing and using unmanned systems.
The Polish minister stressed that assistance should not be limited to one-way deliveries. Warsaw, he said, is ready to return to talks if Ukraine makes a reciprocal move. Otherwise, if expectations remain one-sided, the discussion on transferring MiG fighters can be considered closed.
Earlier, Poland’s Ministry of National Defence and the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced plans to transfer the remaining MiG-29 fighters still in service with the Polish Air Force to Ukraine. These aircraft are being gradually retired and replaced by more modern platforms, including FA-50 combat trainers and F-35 Lightning II multirole fighters.