Arseniy Yatsenyuk urges NATO and the free world countries to supply fighter jets and MANPADS to Ukraine

If the NATO’s decision to close the skies is not on the table , I call on NATO and our partners in the free world to supply fighter jets and MANPADS to Ukraine, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016 Arseniy Yatsenyuk told the BBC.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk said that no one expected such determination and resilience the Ukrainian army showed: "The experts underestimated the strength of Ukrainians."

At the same time, he stressed, Ukraine urgently needs supplies of fighter jets, anti-missile systems and anti-aircraft systems in order to fight Putin.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk also called on the free world not to buy Russian goods: "Don't buy Russian oil and gas. Get rid of Russian assets. Put pressure on Putin and the Russians. The Russians must feel that they are paying the price for supporting Putin, who is killing Ukrainians."

"We are defending our country and our people. And we protect you and our common values. Otherwise, Putin will go further. His idea is to invade Eastern Europe, to commit crimes in Great Britain and other countries. His idea is to undermine the free world,” he said.

"Sanctions, lethal weapon and unity. And the Ukrainian army, which is fighting against Russia. That is what can oppose this Hitler,” he said.