The Controversy Surrounding the Possible Supply of F-16s to Ukraine
TL;DR
The US will support an international coalition to train Ukrainian pilots on modern fighter aircraft, including F-16s, but whether any of those jets will be sent directly from the US to Ukraine is still undecided. The US has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine's requests for fighter jets, but the White House national security adviser said that fourth-generation fighter aircraft, such as F-16s, are relevant to Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the US move on Twitter.
- Will the U.S. send F-16s directly to Ukraine? No final decision yet, Sullivan says POLITICO
- Russia warns West of ‘enormous risks’ if Ukraine is supplied with F-16 jets CNN
- Why Does Ukraine Want F-16s? The New York Times
- Russia-Ukraine Latest: Europe Giving US-Made F-16s Is Worth the Risk Bloomberg
- F-16 'most significant weapons announcement' since tanks • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English
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