US provides F-16s to Ukraine in a sharp reversal of policy.
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The US has agreed to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after refusing to do so for over a year due to concerns about escalating tensions with Russia. The decision was announced by President Joe Biden at a meeting in Japan, but details on when, how many, and who will supply the jets are yet to be determined. The US has previously provided other advanced capabilities to Ukraine, but the F-16 is seen as a significant upgrade to their existing fleet of Soviet-era warplanes. The decision marks a reversal for the Biden administration, which had previously rejected the idea of providing F-16s to Ukraine.
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