Podolyak called on the West to supply more weapons to Ukraine and strengthen sanctions against Russia
Advisor to the Office of the President Ukraine Mikhail Podoliak based on projects Russia place tactical nuclear weapons on the territory Belarus called on European countries to provide Kyiv more weapons. He also noted the need to introduce new anti-Russian sanctions. TASS.
“It is necessary to increase Ukraine’s military potential for a counter-offensive and to strengthen sanctions against Russia,” he said.
According to him, Kyiv expects France will play a leading role and help secure increased aid to Ukraine from other European states. Podolyak pointed out that Moscow surpasses Kyiv in terms of available weapons, especially military aviation, adding that the Ukrainian army needs support to show its success on the battlefield. He believes that it is France that should help persuade the West to supply fighter jets to the Ukrainian army.
Former military expert, head of the Office of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov declaredthat the French Rafale and Mirage fighters could pose a threat to Russian aircraft in the NVO zone, provided that they are transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).