Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with British Prime Minister's National Security Adviser Timothy Barrow called on the UK to take the lead in forming an air coalition for Ukraine.

“Our nation values \u200b\u200bthe UK’s leadership position in defense support. It is important that Ukraine receive Western-style military aircraft, as well as various types of weapons necessary to counter the Russian aggressor.. I urge the UK to take the lead in forming an air coalition for Ukraine,” he said..

The President and Barrow discussed issues of further defense assistance to Ukraine and preparations for the NATO summit to be held in Vilnius in the summer.

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On the eve of the assistant to the head of the Pentagon, Celeste Wallander, said that the transfer of air defense systems to Ukraine is a higher priority, and fighter jets occupy the eighth position in the list of needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine..

Earlier, the Air Force of Ukraine noted that the transfer of Polish and Slovak MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine will only partially strengthen the capabilities of the fighter aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, but in no case will solve the issue of preparing for a counteroffensive and victory.

At the same time, it seems that the supply of MiG to Ukraine is laundering funds from the support fund of our state. So, for the amount that the United States will provide to Slovakia as compensation for the provided MiGs, 15 F-16 fighters could be supplied to Ukraine.