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Poland Negotiates MiG-29 Transfer to Ukraine, Decision Pending

7/10/2026

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Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said negotiations are ongoing to transfer Polish MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine for drone technologies.
Ukraine initially accepted, then paused, and now re-entered talks, which the minister called a positive signal.
The ministry noted that on 30 June Ukraine withdrew from a prior MiG-29-for-drone deal and that as of 6 July Warsaw still has not made a final decision on transfers despite Kyiv’s renewed request.

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Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said negotiations are ongoing to transfer Polish MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine for drone technologies.
Ukraine initially accepted, then paused, and now re-entered talks, which the minister called a positive signal.
The ministry noted that on 30 June Ukraine withdrew from a prior MiG-29-for-drone deal and that as of 6 July Warsaw still has not made a final decision on transfers despite Kyiv’s renewed request.