Warsaw, Poland – In a move to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities, Poland has announced that it will provide fighter jets to the Ukrainian military. The announcement came amidst ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with the conflict intensifying in recent weeks.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has stated that his country will transfer MiG-29 jets to Ukraine in the next 4-6 weeks. He made the announcement following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Warsaw on Tuesday. Morawiecki added that Poland is ready to provide more fighter jets if needed.

The transfer of the jets is a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The conflict began in 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine. The tensions between the two countries have escalated in recent weeks, with Ukraine accusing Russia of massing troops near its border.

In response to the move, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Poland of “playing with fire” and warned that the transfer of the jets could lead to a “dangerous escalation of tensions” in the region.

The announcement has been welcomed by Ukrainian officials, with Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran saying that the transfer of the jets would “significantly increase” Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.

The transfer of the jets will be closely watched by the international community, with concerns about the potential for further escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The United States and its allies have also been providing military assistance to Ukraine in recent years.

The transfer of the fighter jets comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at resolving the conflict. Ukrainian President Zelensky is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming weeks, with hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.