Slovak president called MiG-29 a mistake

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini called the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine a mistake. He said that although the equipment was not technically 'metal-for-metal,' there was not enough alternative capability available at the time of their withdrawal from the country. Pellegrini emphasized that Slovakia got rid of the MiGs by accident, without a real decision on their further use. In April 2023, Slovakia completed the delivery of 13 MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, but after Robert Fico's government came to power in autumn 2023, military aid was suspended.

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In April 2023, Slovakia transferred 13 MiG-29s to Ukraine, but after the change of government in autumn 2023, the country halted military aid.