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Written question asked by Lord Tyrie (Non-affiliated) on Friday, 18 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 April 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Friday, 1 April 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Military Aircraft

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the governments of (1) Poland, and (2) the United States of America, to facilitate the transfer of MiG-25s to Ukraine.

Answer

The UK has not been approached formally by Ukraine to provide or backfill aircraft and therefore has made no representations to the governments of Poland, and the United States of America, to facilitate the transfer of MiG-25s to Ukraine.

However, the MOD is currently discussing all aspects of support with the Government of Ukraine. We are committed to supporting Ukraine to defend itself against Russia's illegal and unjustified aggression, and to helping our allies to do the same. Decisions on what defensive support to provide rests with individual governments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7099
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Poland Military aid Military aircraft Ukraine USA
Link
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