"Putin Warns of Consequences for F-16s in Western Air Bases"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the idea of attacking a NATO member but warned that Western air bases hosting Ukrainian-bound F-16 fighter jets would be legitimate targets for Russia. The F-16s, promised to Ukraine, are seen as a means to counter Russia's air dominance, but Putin downplayed their impact. Russia continues to launch attritional attacks on Ukraine, targeting air defense systems and causing civilian casualties, while warning Ukraine's Western allies against providing bases for the F-16s.
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