U.S. gives Netherlands the green light to give Ukraine F-16 fighter jets
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. gives Netherlands the green light to give Ukraine F-16 fighter jets

NL Times  

The United States has approved the Netherlands and Demark’s plan to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine once Ukrainian pilots’ training is complete. The F-16s are a complicated system, and it will take time to learn to operate them well enough to use them in the fight against the Russian invaders, the Commander of the Dutch Armed Forces said shortly before training started in the summer. “Now, we will discuss the subject further with our European partners.” Ukraine has been asking the Netherlands and other countries to provide it with F-16 fighter jets for the war against Russia for months. The Netherlands and Denmark agreed but first had to get the U.S.’s permission because the jets are American-made.

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Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 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 …

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war

Firstpost  

After a long wait, Ukraine finally has received the first batch of American F-16 fighter jets. Here’s how these planes could be advantageous to Kyiv in the battle Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks on the occasion of the Air Forces Day standing against the background of Ukraine's Air Force's F-16 fighter jets in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Advanced, Western …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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, …

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army, one day after officials from Lithuania and the …

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

By REN QI in Moscow | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-02 09:53 The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be …

F-16 fighter jets land in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F-16 fighter jets land in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russia

Al Jazeera  

The F-16s have been on Ukraine’s wish list for a long time because of their destructive power and global availability. The first batch of long-awaited F-16 jets have arrived in Ukraine, Lithuania’s foreign minister and a United States official have said, an effort Kyiv has said will help rebuild its depleted air force. The West has moved haltingly towards providing …

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP

Associated Press  

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press. A Ukrainian lawmaker also confirmed Ukraine had received a small number of F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Washington earlier this month for the NATO summit, Ukrainian …

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?
5 months, 1 week ago

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?

Firstpost  

Nato allies have transferred the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after much delay with Dutch and Danish leaders saying they will be operational in the skies this summer. At the Nato summit being held in Washington, US President Joe Biden said, “We can — and will — defend every inch of Nato territory and we’ll do …

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway will donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attacks, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, adding that the jets will be important for Kyiv. No date was announced as to when Norway will donate the six jets, but Gahr Støre said, “we aim to start the donations during 2024.” He …

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US

Al Jazeera  

Transfer of fighter jets aims to help Kyiv ‘effectively defend itself’ against Russia’s invasion, top US diplomat says. I am confident that they will assist us in better protecting Ukrainians from brutal Russian attacks, such as this week’s strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv.” NATO members have announced the delivery of five additional Patriot and other strategic air …

Netherlands secures permit to send F-16s to Ukraine; Zelenskyy thanks Rutte and Schoof
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Netherlands secures permit to send F-16s to Ukraine; Zelenskyy thanks Rutte and Schoof

NL Times  

The Netherlands has obtained the necessary permits to export Dutch F-16s to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense informed parliament on Monday. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked both former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and new Prime Minister Dick Schoof on social media. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked Rutte and the Netherlands for their efforts in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia on …

Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?
6 months ago

Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv’s forces are due to receive the aircraft within weeks, but analysts say they are unlikely to be a game-changer. Ukrainian pilots also needed English training – and had to re-adapt their habits of flying Soviet-produced fighter jets that were designed to counter F-16s and their F-15 siblings – but were not modelled on them. And as Russian missiles can …

Ukraine’s air force may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s air force may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it’s set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, a senior Ukrainian military officer said Monday. Serhii Holubtsov, head of aviation within Ukraine’s air force, said that “a certain number of aircraft will be stored at secure air bases outside …

Ukraine to seek secure parking for F-16s abroad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine to seek secure parking for F-16s abroad

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv expects first donated fighter jets will arrive later this year, but plans to keep some outside the country. A senior Ukrainian air force commander said in comments published late on Sunday that some of the F-16s set to be delivered by European allies for the war with Russia will be held at foreign bases while military personnel train to …

Ukraine may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes

LA Times  

Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, right, and Belgium’s Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder, left, pose with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of an F-16 at Melsbroek military airport in Brussels on May 28. Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it’s set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, …

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic

Daily Mail  

Russia will shoot down any F-16 fighter jets that Western countries supply to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin declared today, before mocking the Czech Republic for being 'scared' of a Russian invasion he says will never come. 'If they supply F-16s, and they are talking about this and are apparently training pilots, this will not change the situation on the battlefield,' Putin …

'Complete nonsense': Putin affirms Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Complete nonsense': Putin affirms Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday refuted the claims made by the West and said that Moscow has no plan to attack any NATO country including Poland, the Baltic states or the Czech Republic. Speaking to Russian air force pilots, Putin said the US-led military alliance had expanded eastwards towards Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union …

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv
1 year ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv

Firstpost  

Denmark, Norway and Belgium have also announced they will give F-16 jets to Ukraine after the U.S. government approved sending them to defend against Russia as soon as pilot training is completed. “Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine,” caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in …

The Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year ago

The Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government announced Friday it is preparing to give 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, in a boost for the embattled nation that is growing increasingly anxious about aid from its Western allies. That is why we are continuing unabated with our support for Ukraine.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military airbase in the …

Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 18 F-16 fighter jets
1 year ago

Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 18 F-16 fighter jets

NL Times  

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with eighteen F-16 fighter jets, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirmed on Friday. "Today I also informed President Zelenskyy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine. "This decision confirms the Netherlands’ undiminished commitment to providing Ukraine with the support it needs to respond to the ongoing …

Russia threatens military strikes on Western countries if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16s are based in NATO territory
1 year ago

Russia threatens military strikes on Western countries if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16s are based in NATO territory

Daily Mail  

Russia has threatened to target Western countries with missile strikes if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16 fighters are based in NATO territory. Maria Zakharova - spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry - warned the West that the advanced F-16 fighters delivered to Ukraine will be a fair target for Russia if they are based in NATO countries. Russia has threatened to target …

F-35 fighter jets land in NATO-member Denmark to replace F-16s, some of which will go to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

F-35 fighter jets land in NATO-member Denmark to replace F-16s, some of which will go to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Four F-35 fighter jets landed Thursday at an airbase in Denmark in the first installment of the U.S.-made planes ordered by the NATO member to replace its aging fleet of F-16s, some of which have been promised to Ukraine. Last month, the two countries said they would donate F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, with Denmark pledging 19 and …

US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in Arizona
1 year, 3 months ago

US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in Arizona

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, beginning at an Air National Guard base in October, the Pentagon said Thursday. “This is not about the counteroffensive that they’re conducting right now.” The training will take place at Morris Air National Guard base in Tucson, Arizona. The pilots will first undergo English instruction …

Norway to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Norway to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Norway will become the third country to donate F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv to bolster its Soviet-era air force, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Thursday. "We are planning to donate Norwegian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and will provide further details about the donation, numbers and time frame for delivery, in due course," Store said in a …

NATO-member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming third country to do so
1 year, 4 months ago

NATO-member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming third country to do so

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — NATO-member Norway will donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Thursday, amid Kyiv’s difficult counteroffensive against Russia. Speaking to Norwegian news agency NTB in Kyiv where he paid a visit on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, Gahr Støre said Norway will provide F-16 aircraft to Ukraine but they’ll probably be …

Norway will reportedly donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the 3rd country to do so
1 year, 4 months ago

Norway will reportedly donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the 3rd country to do so

LA Times  

NATO-member Norway will donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, whose forces are embroiled in a difficult counteroffensive against Russia, Norwegian media said Thursday. Norway would be the third European country after the Netherlands and Denmark to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine. In February, oil-rich Norway announced that it was donating $7 billion to Kyiv as part of a five-year support …

Russia says F-16s will escalate Ukraine war
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia says F-16s will escalate Ukraine war

Firstpost  

Denmark and the Netherlands on Sunday announced they would supply F-16s to Ukraine, with the initial six due to be delivered around New Year. Washington approved the delivery of the U.S.-made jets last week Russia said on Monday a decision by Denmark and the Netherlands to donate the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would only escalate the conflict, while …

Zelenskyy thanks Danes in person for F-16s, though the planes won’t have an immediate war impact
1 year, 4 months ago

Zelenskyy thanks Danes in person for F-16s, though the planes won’t have an immediate war impact

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Danish lawmakers Monday for helping his country resist Russia’s invasion, a day after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will provide Kyiv with F-16 warplanes that could be delivered around the end of the year. “I think every Ukrainian has been waiting for this for a long time.” Yurii Lymar, a 38-year-old …

Russia warns F-16s delivered by the Netherlands and Denmark will escalate the war
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia warns F-16s delivered by the Netherlands and Denmark will escalate the war

NL Times  

Russia objects to the planned delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced on Sunday that the Netherlands and Denmark would supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This move can only lead to an "escalation of the conflict," said Russia's ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin in a statement cited by the Danish news agency Ritzau. …

Zelensky thanks Denmark for promising Ukraine F-16 jets to fight Russia
1 year, 4 months ago

Zelensky thanks Denmark for promising Ukraine F-16 jets to fight Russia

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky greets lawmakers after his speech in the Danish parliament in Copenhagen on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Danish lawmakers Monday for helping his country resist Russia’s invasion, a day after Denmark and the Netherlands announced that they would provide Kyiv with U.S.-made F-16 warplanes that could be delivered around the end of the year. “I …

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark

ABC  

The Netherlands and Denmark will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine with first deliveries due around New Year, the prime ministers of the two NATO countries have announced during visits by Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy. Key points: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal a "breakthrough agreement" Mr Zelenskyy said the planes would help strengthen Ukraine's air defences and help …

Netherlands, Denmark set to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands, Denmark set to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Live Mint  

Following the surprise visit of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Netherlands, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte pledged F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine's war effort against Russia. Mark Rutte said the jets will be sent to Ukraine pilots who are trained for the aircraft, a Bloomberg report said. The development comes as Denmark and the Netherlands received a green signal …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Netherlands after US approved sending Dutch F-16 jets to Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Netherlands after US approved sending Dutch F-16 jets to Ukraine

The Independent  

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The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says
1 year, 4 months ago

The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says

Associated Press  

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands — The Netherlands and Denmark announced Sunday they will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine, in a long-awaited announcement that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an important motivation for his country’s forces that are embroiled in a difficult counteroffensive against Russia. The timeline depends on how soon Ukrainian crews and infrastructure are ready for the powerful U.S.-made jets, Dutch …

Denmark and Netherlands pledge to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Zelensky visits
1 year, 4 months ago

Denmark and Netherlands pledge to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Zelensky visits

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sit in an F-16 fighter jet Sunday at Skrydstrup Airbase in Vojens, Denmark. The Netherlands and Denmark announced Sunday they will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine, a long-awaited announcement that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called an important motivation for his country’s forces, embroiled in a difficult counteroffensive against Russia. …

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv, even though the fighter jets are unlikely to affect the war any time soon. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said U.S. Secretary of State Anthony …

U.S. approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

The Hindu  

The United States has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russian invaders as soon as pilot training is completed, a U.S. official said on Thursday. Washington gave Denmark and the Netherlands official assurances that the United States will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to go to Ukraine when the …

Netherlands says US has approved delivery of F-16s to Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands says US has approved delivery of F-16s to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Washington says the F-16s, like the US Abrams tanks, will be crucial in countering Russia. The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, the Dutch defence minister said on Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the fighter jets will not have an immediate impact on the almost 18-month war. Dutch …

U.S. approves delivery of Dutch and Danish F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, officials say
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. approves delivery of Dutch and Danish F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, officials say

LA Times  

The U.S. has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the warplanes won’t have an immediate impact on its almost 18-month-old war with Russia. However, Air Force Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe …

Ukraine air force says no use of US-built F-16 fighter jets this year
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine air force says no use of US-built F-16 fighter jets this year

Al Jazeera  

Air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat says F-16 warplanes will not be part of Ukraine’s defence during the coming ‘autumn and winter’ period. Ukraine has lobbied persistently to be provided with US-made F-16 fighter jets, but the warplanes will not be part of Ukraine’s defence against Russian forces during the coming “autumn and winter” months, a spokesperson for the air force …

Sweden considers letting Ukrainian pilots try out Gripen fighter jets
1 year, 6 months ago

Sweden considers letting Ukrainian pilots try out Gripen fighter jets

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s defense minister says the Nordic country is considering whether to let Ukrainian pilots test its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. But Defense Minister Pål Jonsson told Swedish broadcaster TV4 that Sweden was looking with a “positive spirit” on a Ukrainian request to allow its pilots to try out the Swedish plane. Initially reluctant, the U.S. and other …

Sweden considers letting Ukrainian pilots try out Gripen fighter jets
1 year, 6 months ago

Sweden considers letting Ukrainian pilots try out Gripen fighter jets

The Independent  

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EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots
1 year, 7 months ago

EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the U.S. green light to allow Ukrainian pilots to get training to fly F-16s has created an inexorable momentum that will inevitably bring the fighter jets to the Ukrainian battlefield. “And at the end — with the Leopards, with the F-16 at the end — the decision comes to …

Ukraine will finally get F-16 fighter jets, but the big impacts may take years to be seen
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine will finally get F-16 fighter jets, but the big impacts may take years to be seen

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will soon be crossing another hot ticket item off his weapons wishlist. President Joe Biden tells allies he is approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies work to toughen punishments on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. "It's the broader apparatus of the Western …

F-16s for Ukraine: Why Kyiv would still face big hurdles in using the US-made fighter jets
1 year, 7 months ago

F-16s for Ukraine: Why Kyiv would still face big hurdles in using the US-made fighter jets

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine’s quest for US-made F-16 fighter jets received a big boost over the weekend when US President Joe Biden gave his backing for Kyiv’s pilots to be trained to fly them. Analysts say the F-16s Ukraine would receive are not the oldest ones out there, but aircraft that have undergone what are called “mid-life upgrades,” meaning they’ve gotten …

Russia says F-16 transfer to Ukraine would raise NATO question
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia says F-16 transfer to Ukraine would raise NATO question

Al Jazeera  

Latest Russian warning comes after US President Joe Biden agreed to provide training to Ukrainian pilots on fighter jets. The transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would raise the question of NATO’s involvement in the conflict, Russia’s Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has said. “What will happen if the American fighters take off from NATO airfields, controlled …

Russia: Giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine a ‘colossal risk’
1 year, 7 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 …

Zelenskyy hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine
1 year, 7 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 …

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