See the conditions proposed by the French president for the support of Ukrainian fighter jets

While the West recently promised support for main battle tanks to Ukraine, which is at war with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he could consider supporting fighter jets if conditions are met, which is expected to affect neighboring countries.

At a joint press conference held on the 30th (local time) after a summit meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Binnenhof Parliament House in The Hague, the Netherlands, President Macron responded to a reporter’s question, “Is there a possibility that France will send fighter jets to Ukraine?” “Nothing,” AFP reported.

Macron said there are conditions under which Ukraine must ask first, never escalate tensions and not attack the Russian mainland.

He said that this also included the condition that it should not weaken the capabilities of the French army.

“Ukraine is not requesting fighter jets from France at this time,” he said.

Ukraine is requesting fighter jets and long-range missile support just days after it agreed to receive main battle tanks from European countries such as the United States, Britain and Germany.

Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands said, “There is no taboo, but it will be a big step forward if fighter support is decided.” Recently, among Dutch politicians, there has been a proposal to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Regarding this, Prime Minister Rutte said, “Until now, Ukraine has not made any demands.” This is interpreted as meaning that Ukraine can review it positively if requested.

Germany, which recently decided to support the Leopard 2 main battle tank, is negative about providing fighter jets.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with Germany’s Tagesspiegel on the 29th, “If the heavy weapon debate flares up again after supporting the main battle tank, the people’s trust in the country will be shaken.”

President Joe Biden is also in the same position as Germany about providing the F-16.

On his way back to the White House after an external event, President Biden answered “no” to a reporter asking, “Do you agree with the US sending F-16s to Ukraine?”