The Controversy Surrounding Supplying F-16 Jets to Ukraine
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Russia's deputy foreign minister has warned Western countries of "enormous risks" if Ukraine is provided with F-16 fighter jets, following US President Joe Biden's backing for Ukrainian pilots to be trained to fly F-16s. The UK and the Netherlands are reportedly building an "international coalition" to help Ukraine procure F-16 fighter jets. However, there are fears that the jets could be used on Russian soil, potentially triggering an escalation between NATO and Russia.
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- State of the Union: Kyiv wants fighter jets as EU economy is getting stronger Euronews
- Russia-Ukraine Latest: Europe Giving US-Made F-16s Is Worth the Risk Bloomberg
- Jets to Ukraine: Crucial questions over supplying F-16s to Kyiv BBC
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