Ukraine did not proceed with receiving the MiG-29 aircraft after the post-inspection assessment, Ukrainian and Polish reporting say, with the jets described as being in a poor state. After the inspection, Kyiv asked Poland for modernization so the fighters could be transferred in usable condition. Poland declined that request, which effectively blocked the deal.

Polish officials have previously tied the broader MiG-29 transfer discussion to earlier bilateral arrangements—ultimately saying there would be no MiGs for Ukraine if agreed cooperation conditions were not met. The episode underscores how aircraft technical readiness and political conditions have continued to shape the pace of fighter-jet assistance.