In response to Poland's proposal to transfer MiG-29 aircraft to the Americans for subsequent delivery to Kyiv, the Kremlin condemned these reckless steps. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated at a press conference on Wednesday that this move is very dangerous if it occurs. He expressed concern about this possibility, saying, "This is a vile scenario and could be dangerous."
**Economic War**
Additionally, he harshly criticized the sanctions imposed by the West on Moscow, particularly by the United States, describing them as an "economic war." He stated, "America has declared an economic war on us; they have started it." However, he added that the Russian government is working to mitigate the economic repercussions on the country.
**"Our Sanctions Will Hurt You"**
Earlier today, Moscow warned the West that it is preparing a broad response to the sanctions, which will be swift and impactful, affecting most important sectors. Dmitry Berichovsky, head of the Economic Cooperation Department at the Foreign Ministry, indicated that "our country's reaction will be quick, calculated, and tangible."
**Quality Weapons to Ukraine**
Russia has repeatedly warned against the transfer of aircraft or quality weapons to the Ukrainian capital, which threatens Russian security. It is noted that the issue of supporting Ukraine, which has been under the pressure of the military operation launched by the Kremlin against its western neighbor since February 24, has sparked significant debate in recent days. This debate intensified after Poland announced yesterday its readiness to deploy all its MiG-29 aircraft to Ramstein Air Base, placing them at the disposal of the United States for potential transfer to Ukraine.
**Unlikely Proposal**
However, Washington quickly confirmed that this proposal is currently unlikely, especially since it could ignite an aerial war between Russians and Americans, potentially escalating to involve all of Europe. Since the tension between Moscow and the West has escalated due to military operations in Ukraine, NATO and the European Union are concerned about the conflict worsening. Consequently, their responses have been limited to imposing harsh and painful sanctions against Russians and providing military and material support to Kyiv, especially since the Russian Ministry of Defense has previously warned countries that offer air bases to Kyiv for conducting attacks against Moscow that they will be considered parties to the conflict.
