Kremlin reacts to possible supply of fighter jets to Ukraine

Russian media reported Peskov’s statement. 

This was Peskov’s response to a question about the possible supply of fighter jets to Ukraine after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the UK.   

"We see this as the growing involvement of the UK, Germany, and France in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The line between indirect and direct involvement is gradually disappearing. One can only express regret over this. And to state that such actions by these countries lead to an escalation of tensions and prolong this conflict, making it more painful for Ukraine," Peskov said.

He also expressed his belief that the supply of the fighter jets allegedly "will not fundamentally change the outcome of the conflict and the trajectory that Russia is following" to achieve its goals in Ukraine. 

• On February 8, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke in the British Parliament, where he urged the creation of an aircraft coalition, calling it "wings for freedom."

• Afterward, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak instructed Defense Secretary Ben Wallace to investigate what aircraft the country could provide to Ukraine. 

• On February 9, during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested the supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine.