Media in Finland have reported that Prime Minister Sanna Marin is prepared to discuss providing U.S.-made fighter jets to Ukraine. Marin, who visited Kyiv on March 10, said Helsinki plans to purchase 64 modern F-35A fighters to replace 62 Hornet fighters. The Hornets could be provided to Ukraine, Marin has said, although she noted that discussions are at a preliminary stage. For months, Ukraine has been seeking modern fighter aircraft from its allies. During talks in Paris on February 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on France and Germany to provide jets “as soon as possible” as Ukraine fends off a Russian offensive in the eastern Donetsk region. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, click here.
Media Reports Say Finland Is Open To Providing Fighter Jets To Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (right) and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin attend a commemoration event for fallen Ukrainian soldiers in the war with Russia at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv on March 10.