Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Kiev. She promised to consider supplying ex-Hornet fighters to Ukraine. Helsinki will replace these military aircraft with the latest American F-35s in three years, reports Radio Free Europe .
– I think we can also discuss Hornet. Will it be possible to transfer them to Ukraine and what preparation will be needed,” said Sanna Marin.
We are talking about the McDonnell Douglas F / A – 18 Hornet fighters, which began to be produced in the 70s of the last century. The discussion of this issue is now at a very early stage of the interaction between the two states. In addition, the situation requires cooperation at the international level.
Previously, Finland concluded an agreement with the American company Lockheed Martin for the supply of F-35 fighters. Military aircraft will arrive in the country in 2026. 64 latest generation aircraft will be put into service instead of 62 Hornet fighters.
On the eve of the “Regional Head” reported on the statement of Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, who is “absolutely ready” for negotiations with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
