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On October 22, Zelensky signed a paper-weighted agreement in Sweden. Sweden to provide at least 100 Gripen jets to Ukraine, this is not a small fight, but a strategic renewal at a time when the Russia-Ukraine war is in a stalemate.
Zelensky said that every inch of Ukraine’s land will not be allowed, but the question is whether these 100 aircraft really have such a god, can they help Ukraine to the end, or is it just another political show?
Zelensky signs agreement
These Gripen fighter jets, to put it bluntly, are Ukraine's aerial hope for a comeback. From the perspective of performance, they do have some promise. Take off in sprint, land on the road, and use NATO ammunition. The key is that it is cheaper than the F-16 and does not burn money to maintain it.。
For the Ukraine Air Force, whose airport was blown into ruins and ammunition was mixed and mixed like a vegetable market, these fighters are indeed at a timely time. But the question is: Can Ukraine really use these fighters?
The Swedish Saab Group can build up to 18 fighter jets a year, and they have to keep some inventory themselves. In other words, if Ukraine wants to get 100 fighter jets, it will have to wait at least five years to start.
Zelensky said that he would be able to fly into the sky within the next year. This sounds good but it is a bit far from reality. Even if the first batch can be delivered ahead of schedule, it will take three years for the 200 pilots to go from training to actual combat, not to mention the ground handling system. Even the basic logistics structure in Ukraine is now in tatters amid the war.
Looking at the so-called 100 fighter jets in this way, in the short term, they are more like spiritual pillars than battlefield trump cards. However, not long after, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristesson came forward to express his position. Sweden will provide 100 armaments to Ukraine. That is true.。
But what is provided Not the so-called Eagle Lion fighter aircraft, but providing radar reconnaissance aircraft., the originally agreed fighter plane was suddenly replaced by a reconnaissance plane. You don't have to think about it to know the mystery.
After all, now between Russia and Sweden, Sweden is not going to go all the way. This determined that two types of aircraft would not be introduced simultaneously during the conflict between the two countries.
Diplomacy behind the aircraft.
Zelensky went to Sweden, not just to fly an eagle lion, but to find long-range investors for Ukraine.
The attitude of the United States has begun to cool down. Since Trump returned to the White House, Washington's tone has changed, military aid has shrunk, its tone has softened, and it has begun to promote a front-line-based truce plan.
To be honest, I didn’t want to keep paying, and Zelensky’s answer was clear, Donbass and Crimea are no less.
At this time, Europe began to climb, Sweden just joined NATO, rushing to make sense in the circle, this military aid is a ticket.
EU countries are also collectively increasing military aid in an attempt to stabilize Ukraine, a frontline agent. After all, if Ukraine falls, it will be the turn of Poland and the three Baltic countries to panic.
But this support has a problem, it is not from strategic unification, but from their respective intentions. Sweden values arms sales proceeds and military exports, France wants to maintain geopolitical influence, Germany is worried about the return of refugee waves, and Europe's aid is more like a cooperation for each benefitThere are many doubts about stability and consistency.
Ukraine's strategic options
How long can these 100 fighters fight? The truth is true on the battlefield, but in the long run, Zelensky is actually making a bigger gamble, completely binding the future of Ukraine to the chariot of the West.
From equipment systems to logistics training, from ammunition standards to tactical synergies, Ukraine is progressing to “NATO”This is not simple military assistance, but full integration into Western defense logic.
Moscow has made it clear: All weapons to aid Ukraine are legitimate targetsThe Gripen may not be able to fly into the sky, and it may become a target for Russian missiles.
and Ukraine's autonomy is gradually being marginalized on the battlefield, and its military dependence is deepening, the smaller the space for negotiation, even if a peace agreement is negotiated in the future, it may be difficult for Ukraine to have complete sovereign choices.
Zelensky’s tough statements at this point, which seem to be unacceptable, are essentially telling the world that Ukraine will not proactively cease the fire, will not accept the cut-off, and will not easily withdraw from this war, the question is how long can this gesture last in the current international pattern?
conclusion
Zelensky got these 100 fighter jets, of course, a breakthrough, but the victory of the war can never be decided by one or two new equipment, the real decision on the battle scene is Time, resources, diplomacy and domestic opinionThere are big games behind.
Ukraine is now facing not only Russian missiles, but also the warming of Western aid, no matter how long the warplanes can fly, the key is how long this battle can last.
From fighter planes to battle situations, Zelensky’s “Not Let Earth” sounds hard.But reality often doesn’t give you too much room for romance.
Source of information:
"Zelensky says Uzbekistan will obtain at least 100 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden"-CCTV News
Swedish Prime Minister says not to provide Ukraine with old-fashioned "Eagle Lion" fighter jets