Ukraine finalizes another historic military aviation deal, says Zelenskyy
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukraine will soon receive new air defense systems and combat aircraft from its allies, including France. The relevant decisions are already being prepared, and it will be a historic agreement, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy recalled that this week, the Nordic and Baltic states agreed to provide 500 million dollars for the PURL program to supply American weapons to Ukraine. This will significantly help to deter Russian attacks.
"We are also preparing the delivery of other powerful air defense systems, strengthening our aviation — we are preparing a strong agreement with France, and we will finalize it soon, I am sure, our historic agreement," the President assured.
On November 13, eight European countries announced the allocation of 500 million dollars for the purchase of military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine within the PURL initiative. Overall, partner contributions to cover Ukraine’s priority defense needs have already reached 2.82 billion dollars.
In addition, at the end of October, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine may soon receive additional Mirage 2000 aircraft from France. The decision has already been made.
Earlier, on October 24, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing that France would provide Ukraine with additional Mirage fighters and Aster munitions for the SAMP/T air defense systems.
