"F-16 fighter jets cannot change the situation between Russia and Ukraine" fighter jet | US side | situation
US media: US officials say F-16 fighter jets cannot change the situation between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia Satellite News Agency reported on the 4th, citing the news of NBC, that the United States believes that the provision of F-16 fighter planes to Ukraine cannot change the situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukraine has announced plans to send pilots to Europe for F-16 fighter training by the end of this summer.
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The National Broadcasting Corporation quoted American officials as saying that the US believes that relying solely on some fighter jets is not enough to change the situation in conflict areas, and even in the case of deciding to provide fighter jets, these fighter jets cannot quickly have an impact on the situation. US National Security Advisor Sullivan stated in July that F-16 fighter jets would be provided to Ukraine by European countries first, and the US Pentagon did not provide an explanation for the date when European countries will begin training Ukrainian pilots.
Ukraine claims to send pilots to Europe for F-16 training
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According to the Ukrainian State News Agency on the 4th, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force Command stated that Ukrainian pilots will go to Europe at the end of this summer to receive F-16 fighter jet related training. The spokesperson revealed that Ukrainian pilots not only need to learn how to fly F-16 fighter jets, but also need to learn and master the use of dozens of weapons. Previously, the conclusion reached by the US after evaluating Ukrainian pilots was that Ukrainian pilots need to receive approximately four more months of training. The spokesperson emphasized that Ukraine urgently needs to strengthen air defense until it obtains F-16 fighter jets.
Ukrainian President Zelensky recently stated that he will begin F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots this month, which may take place in Denmark or the Netherlands. It is expected that by spring 2024, Ukrainian pilots will be able to fly F-16 fighter jets over Ukraine. Zelensky also urged that the F-16 be delivered as soon as possible and put into operation as soon as possible.
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