The announcement on July 14 that French Rafale fighter jets will soon be received by Kyiv represents another step away from its legacy Soviet aircraft fleet, experts say.

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced France and Ukraine had agreed a roadmap for Kyiv’s acquisition of 16 Rafale fighter jets, the first of which

Ukraine will acquire 16 Rafale jets from France, operational by 2028-2029. Ukraine recaptures Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 10.5% YES.