Zelensky: There is also a fighter jet in talks about pilots | Sweden | fighter jets
According to TASS on August 19th, Andri Sibiha, Deputy Director of the Office of the Ukrainian President, stated in a television program broadcasted on Ukraine's main television channel that in addition to negotiating with Sweden, an agreement should also be reached with other countries, including the United States, which provides components for the production of the Swedish Gripen fighter jet to Kiev.
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According to the report, regarding the question of whether the United States should be sought to allow the supply of Swedish "Eagle Lion" fighter jets to Ukraine, Sibiha replied, "In my opinion, this is necessary. Even for aircraft like the" Eagle Lion ", there are certain parts that require the approval of other allies. This is an ongoing procedure, and in fact, we are in this process."
Sibiha added that negotiations are underway at the level of the head of state regarding the possible transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine. "We are now in the stage of putting aircraft related issues into practice."
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According to reports, Ukrainian Defense Minister Leznikov announced on the 19th that training for Ukrainian pilots has begun, and two pilots have completed test flights of F-16 fighter jets in the United States. The training for Ukrainian pilots to pilot F-16 will take at least 6 months. Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed at a joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Christsson on the 19th that the two countries are discussing the potential possibility of delivering the Gripen fighter jet to Kiev, and Ukrainian pilots have begun test flights.
Kiev has long requested Western allies to transfer the F-16. Director of the Ukrainian President's Office, Yermak, stated that the Ukrainian government expects to receive these fighter jets by the end of the year. Reuters reported on the 17th, citing sources, that the United States has agreed to Denmark and the Netherlands transferring F-16 to Ukraine. It is reported that these countries will provide aircraft to Kiev after the training of Ukrainian pilots is completed. The Danish authorities subsequently confirmed that they had obtained relevant permits.