President Biden has decided to support the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine’s president has repeatedly requested Western fighter jets to bolster his country’s defenses against Russia’s 15-month invasion. The U-S refused, even as it provided other military assistance. But administration officials now say President Biden has endorsed the F-16 fighter jet […]
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Biden supports Ukraine training on F-16 fighter jets
President Biden has decided to support the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine’s president has repeatedly requested Western fighter jets to bolster his country’s defenses against Russia’s 15-month invasion. The U-S refused, even as it provided other military assistance. But administration officials now say President Biden has endorsed the F-16 fighter jet plans, making the announcement to fellow G-7 leaders in Japan.