What fighter jets has Volodymyr Zelensky asked for and what might he get?
2 years, 1 month ago

What fighter jets has Volodymyr Zelensky asked for and what might he get?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Give us wings to protect it.” Hours earlier, Rishi Sunak had announced that Britain would offer training to Ukrainian pilots to fly modern warplanes: they are likely to undergo courses on RAF Hawks, Eurofighter Typhoons and F-35 Lightnings. Last month, French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu said his country was considering a request to train Ukrainian pilots on French warplanes, while in the US, Congress has approved $100m to train Ukrainians on American planes as part of the National Defence Authorization Act. Learning how to use the systems to maximum effect is the key part, and transferable to most modern types.” open image in gallery Ukrainian pilots are likely to undergo training on RAF Hawks, Eurofighter Typhoons and F-35 Lightnings No decision has yet been made on the F-16s. But just last week, the deputy national security adviser for the White House, Jon Finer, said the US would discuss the idea of giving fighter jets to Ukraine “very carefully” with Kyiv and its allies.

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Britain 'to send Typhoon fighter jets over Ukrainian skies'
1 month, 1 week ago

Britain 'to send Typhoon fighter jets over Ukrainian skies'

Daily Mail  

Britain could send Typhoon fighter jets to police Ukrainian skies as part of a peace deal with Russia, it has been revealed. A senior Government source told the newspaper there could be an 'air policing' mission, along with air defence systems to protect jets over Ukrainian skies. A British-led air policing mission could be modelled on NATO missions already taking …

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to the media in a front of an F-16 fighting aircraft in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024. Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s within the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the US-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia started its special military operation. Ukraine …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has displayed the nation's newly-acquired F-16 fighter jets, with hopes the planes will boost Ukraine's war effort against Russia. What it means for Ukraine to receive Western jets Photo shows US Air Force F-16 fighter jets in the sky. The US finally opens pathways for Ukraine to receive F-16 fighter jets, but they are unlikely to …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Associated Press  

SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “It’s good that they are here and that we can put them to use.” Ukraine is also trying to get neighboring countries to help defend it against Russian missiles, …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter …

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks

The Independent  

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Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences to protect Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences to protect Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has …

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s

Al Jazeera  

President Zelenskyy’s announcement that European allies will provide high-end fighter jets comes during a visit to their capitals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a “historic” decision by the Netherlands and Denmark to provide US-made F-16 fighter jets for his country to counter Russia’s invasion. Ukraine’s sky shield is getting stronger.” Alexandre Vautravers, an analyst and the editor-in-chief of the …

Zelenskyy hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Zelenskyy hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Training Ukrainian pilots to fly US-made F-16 fighter jets will ‘greatly enhance our army in the sky’, President Zelenskyy said. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed United States President Joe Biden’s decision to support the training of Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, saying it would “greatly enhance our army in the sky”. Describing the plans to train Ukrainian …

Russia: Giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine a ‘colossal risk’
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia: Giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine a ‘colossal risk’

Al Jazeera  

Western countries ‘are still adhering to the escalation scenario’ that risks widening the Ukraine war in Europe, says deputy foreign minister. Western countries will be running “colossal risks” if they supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, a Russian official says. ‘Necessary to improve’ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has for months called for the supply of advanced fighter jets to support …

Joe Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit
1 year, 10 months ago

Joe Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit

ABC  

President Joe Biden has told allies he was approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, according to those familiar with the matter, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies worked to toughen punishments on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Key points: US President Joe Biden has approved the training of Ukrainian pilots on …

Ukraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands

Al Jazeera  

The prime ministers of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, Rishi Sunak and Mark Rutte, have agreed to build an “international coalition” to provide fighter jet support for Ukraine, a key item of military equipment Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has long sought from Western allies supporting his country’s fight against Russian forces. “The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Rutte agreed …

‘We can’t control the sky’, says Zelensky as he asks for fighter jets on U.K. visit
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We can’t control the sky’, says Zelensky as he asks for fighter jets on U.K. visit

The Hindu  

Following visits to Berlin and Paris on May 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on May 15 for talks with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as Kyiv attempts to adequately equip itself for a spring counter-offensive against Russia. Standing next to Mr. Sunak at the U.K. Prime Minister’s official country residence, Chequers, the Ukrainian President said, “Today we …

Poland becomes first to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine
2 years ago

Poland becomes first to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Poland on Thursday pledged it would send four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, the first NATO member to do so, in a significant move in Kyiv’s battle to resist Russia’s onslaught. The White House said Thursday that Poland’s decision to send the fighter jets is a “sovereign decision” that won’t spur President Joe Biden to send F-16 aircraft. …

Poland, Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine
2 years ago

Poland, Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Officials in Poland and Slovakia are urging their allies to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, saying they are ready to send their their Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters to Kyiv as part of an international coalition. We can really help them,” Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad said Thursday on Facebook. Polish President Andrzej Duda said Wednesday on CNN …

February 15, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
2 years, 1 month ago

February 15, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

UK defence secretary Ben Wallace, left, takes part in a meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on February 15. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images The delivery of British fighter jets for Ukraine is likely to be years away, the UK defence secretary said Wednesday, reiterating that its decision to train Ukrainian pilots is aimed at “long-term resilience,” rather than the …

UK to investigate what jets it could send to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

UK to investigate what jets it could send to Ukraine

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak has opened the door to sending fighter jets to Ukraine after Volodymyr Zelensky called for “powerful English planes” to boost his country’s war effort. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak has said that jets are ‘part of the conversation’ about the support being offered to Ukraine The German chancellor earlier criticised what he called the “public competition” between …

No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets
2 years, 1 month ago

No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. F-35s would require US agreement.” Asked whether conversations with those countries had been held …

'As needs have evolved...': US won't rule out sending fighter jets to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

'As needs have evolved...': US won't rule out sending fighter jets to Ukraine

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Even as the US continues to resist calls to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday stopped short of ruling out such assistance later. “At every step along the way, as needs have evolved, so too has what we have provided Ukraine," Blinken was quoted as saying by Bloomberg when asked about sending …

Zelenskyy says some allies ready to send jets as UK hesitates
2 years, 1 month ago

Zelenskyy says some allies ready to send jets as UK hesitates

Al Jazeera  

Volodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up whistle-stop wartime trip aimed at securing additional arms from the West. Kremlin warns West against supplying jets To date, Ukraine’s Western backers have refused to send fighter jets to Kyiv amid fears of potentially escalating the war or becoming further embroiled themselves in the conflict. A spokesman for Sunak’s government also said it was weighing whether …

Zelenskyy seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London, Paris
2 years, 1 month ago

Zelenskyy seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London, Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought Western support for his country in surprise visits to Britain and France on Wednesday, pushing for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the U.K. Parliament, and then flying to Paris to meet the French and German leaders over dinner at the Elysee Palace. Zelenskyy thanked the British people …

Putin threatens 'response' if UK gives planes to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin threatens 'response' if UK gives planes to Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has threatened a 'response' involving 'military-political consequences' if the UK supplies planes to Ukraine in the fight against Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrive to meet Ukrainian troops being trained to command Challenger 2 tanks at a military facility in Lulworth, Dorset Moscow has threatened a 'response' if the Government does supply planes. …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells UK ‘freedom will win,’ pushes for warplanes
2 years, 1 month ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells UK ‘freedom will win,’ pushes for warplanes

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for fighter jets to ensure his country's victory over Russia in a dramatic speech before the U.K. Parliament, where he also thanked the British people for their support since “Day One” of Moscow's invasion. "We must arm Ukraine in the short term, but we must bolster Ukraine for the long term.” Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs …

Rishi Sunak warns it will take 'some time' to train Ukraine pilots to fly fighter jets
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak warns it will take 'some time' to train Ukraine pilots to fly fighter jets

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky had a gentle dig at Rishi Sunak tonight after the PM told a joint press conference it will take years to train Ukraine pilots for Nato fighter jets. At a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky following a tour of a training base for troops in Dorset, Rishi Sunak said the West must 'arm Ukraine in the short …

UK to investigate sending jets to Ukraine amid plans to train pilots
2 years, 1 month ago

UK to investigate sending jets to Ukraine amid plans to train pilots

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes after the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used a surprise visit to London …

Zelensky pleads with UK for fighter jets in historic parliament address
2 years, 1 month ago

Zelensky pleads with UK for fighter jets in historic parliament address

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sunak – who had previously ruled out sending planes as “not practial” – has …

Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide ‘wings for freedom’
2 years, 1 month ago

Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide ‘wings for freedom’

The Independent  

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“We have freedom, give us wings to protect it”: Zelensky gifts Ukrainian pilot’s helmet to UK visit
2 years, 1 month ago

“We have freedom, give us wings to protect it”: Zelensky gifts Ukrainian pilot’s helmet to UK visit

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a surprise visit today, Mr Zelensky addressed Parliament and made a plea to …

Zelenskyy to visit UK for first time since Russia’s invasion
2 years, 1 month ago

Zelenskyy to visit UK for first time since Russia’s invasion

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Britain on Wednesday, his first trip to the UK since Russia's invasion began nearly a year ago and only his second confirmed journey outside Ukraine during the war. The British government says Zelenskyy will hold talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, address Parliament and meet with UK military chiefs. The visit comes as Sunak …

Watch: Ukrainian president Zelensky heads to capital after touching down in Britain
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Ukrainian president Zelensky heads to capital after touching down in Britain

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Volodymyr Zelensky departed Stansted Airport ahead of a meeting with …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says ‘nothing is off the table’ after Ukrainian leader calls for allies to send fighter jets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United Kingdom and other Western allies to send combat aircraft to ensure his country’s victory in the war with Russia as he began a tour of Europe. Give us wings to protect …

'Provide us wings for freedom': Zelenskyy urges UK's Sunak to provide warplanes to Ukrainian Air Force
2 years, 1 month ago

'Provide us wings for freedom': Zelenskyy urges UK's Sunak to provide warplanes to Ukrainian Air Force

India TV News  

Zelenskyy in UK: War-embattled President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been echoing his voice against Russia's ruthless war, has reached the United Kingdom, where he urged his excellency to provide "wings" to his Air Force in order to ensure freedom for Ukraine. While addressing hundreds of lawmakers and parliamentary staff packed the 900-year-old Westminster Hall, Zelenskyy echoed his voice for the …

‘Give us wings’: Zelensky seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London and Paris
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Give us wings’: Zelensky seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London and Paris

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought Western support for his country in surprise visits to Britain and France on Wednesday, pushing for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the U.K. Parliament, and then flying to Paris to meet the French and German leaders over dinner at the Elysee Palace. Zelensky thanked the British people for their …

Sending jets to Ukraine not right approach ‘for now’, says UK defence minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Sending jets to Ukraine not right approach ‘for now’, says UK defence minister

Firstpost  

London: Britain has not made a “solid decision” not to send its fighter jets to Ukraine but does not think it is the right approach at the moment, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Wednesday. And I’ve learned two things; never rule anything in and never rule anything out,” he told reporters when asked why Britain would not send Ukraine …

With tanks on the way, talk of sending Ukraine warplanes could strain Western unity anew
2 years, 1 month ago

With tanks on the way, talk of sending Ukraine warplanes could strain Western unity anew

LA Times  

A resident walks past a burned-out car that was damaged by Russian shelling in Orekhovo, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov held talks with his French counterpart, saying they did not discuss specific fighter jets but did talk about aviation “platforms” to help Ukraine’s ground-to-air defense. French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France doesn’t exclude sending fighter …

Biden says US won’t provide F-16 jets to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden says US won’t provide F-16 jets to Ukraine

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden said the US would not be providing …

Biden rules out sending F-16s to Ukraine but Macron may still commit French fighter jets
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden rules out sending F-16s to Ukraine but Macron may still commit French fighter jets

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has ruled out sending advanced F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, rejecting pleas from Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France had not ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine, setting him on a collision course with Germany. Long accused of sitting on the fence over helping Ukraine militarily, Mr Scholz engineered a breakthrough with Joe …

Ukraine eyes fighter jets after tanks: ‘This is what we want’
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine eyes fighter jets after tanks: ‘This is what we want’

Al Jazeera  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there is no chance of any fighter jets being sent to Ukraine despite renewed calls for high-end aircraft. “If we get them the advantages on the battlefield will be just immense … It’s not just F-16s, fourth-generation aircraft, this is what we want.” Ukraine’s air force has a fleet of ageing Soviet-era fighter jets that …

Firm Pentagon ‘no’ to Polish plan to send jets to Ukraine
3 years ago

Firm Pentagon ‘no’ to Polish plan to send jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Wednesday slammed the door on a Polish proposal for providing Ukraine with MiG fighter jets, saying allied efforts against the Russian invasion should be focused on more useful weaponry and the MiG transfer with a U.S. and NATO connection would run a “high risk” of escalating the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded repeatedly …

Harris trip to Poland takes a turn over jets for Ukraine
3 years ago

Harris trip to Poland takes a turn over jets for Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In turn, the U.S. would supply Poland with U.S.-made …

Poland ready to send fighter jets to US base in Germany for transfer to Ukraine after Zelensky plea
3 years ago

Poland ready to send fighter jets to US base in Germany for transfer to Ukraine after Zelensky plea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden and …

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