Slovakia on Friday became the second of Ukraine's allies to say it will provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets, which Kyiv believes are crucial to repel Russia's year-long invasion.
Slovakia will send those of its MiG-29 fighter jets that are operational to Ukraine, and the rest for spare parts
Slovakia will receive financial compensation from the European Union as part of the agreement. It has also reached a deal with the United States on deliveries of military material worth around $US700 million , Mr Heger said. Western countries that have provided Ukraine with arms, however, have so far declined to send fighter jets.
People pose for a picture in front of a MiG-29 fighter jet in Slovakia a few days before its decommissioning.
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