Now that some Western countries are on the verge of giving the Ukraine a hand for its defensive struggle against Russia (-> current news from the Ukraine war) F-16 fighter jets, French President Emmanuel Macron has now also announced the delivery of Mirage 2000 fighter jets from manufacturer Dassault manufacturer.
France is therefore planning to provide Ukraine with an unspecified number of these aircraft. “These jets will enable Ukraine to defend its territory and its airspace,” said Macron in an interview with French TV stations in Caen today. He also announced the training of 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers. https://militaeraktuell.at/oberst-juergen-pirolt-im-militaer-aktuell-interview/ Macron reiterated his willingness to send French military trainers to Ukraine. “There should be no taboos,” he emphasized. The Ukrainian defense minister had asked the allies for training support within Ukraine two days ago, Macron explained. “If there is such a request, we always consider how we can help,” he added. This does not represent an escalation, Macron said. “It is not about training the soldiers in the combat zone,” he emphasized. When asked what would happen if a French military trainer was killed in Ukraine, Macron replied: “Is it less bad if a French, German or British civilian is killed in Ukraine than a soldier?”
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