Ukraine needs American F-16 fighter jets. However, the United States is not yet ready to provide them. But, in the end, you need to continue to work in this direction.
About thisChannel 24said military expert Peter Chernik. In his opinion, there is a certain problem with the Republican electorate, part of which is against the transfer of weapons to Ukraine. Against the background of the US presidential election, which will be held in 2024, this slows down the process of agreeing on the transfer of aircraft for Ukraine. >
As Chernik recalled, at one time the United States was also not ready for the transfer of M1 Abrams tanks. And now Ukraine expects 31 units of this equipment. A similar situation was with the Patriot air defense system. You can always agree.
It is hoped that the same situation will be with the F-16 aircraft. Moreover, about 4,500 of them were made, which are in service with about 20 states.
Overall personal result. We have greatly raised the tone of the tanks. And everything worked out. German ice melted. There will be tanks. I am 100% sure that this situation will also happen with the F-16,” Chernik noted.
Ukraine needs F-16 fighters
- From the very beginning of a full-scale invasion, Ukraine has asked partners to transfer modern Western aviation. Above all, the military needs F-16 fighters.
- Recently, a certain process of discussions on the possible transfer of these aircraft has begun, which can be quite lengthy. Thus, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba announced that Ukraine would begin active work on this issue.
- Earlier, Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Gukstra said that his country would consider the possibility of transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine if requested. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out the possibility of transferring modern fighters. He stressed that this topic is not taboo.
- However, on January 30, US President Joe Biden said that the States would not give Ukraine F-16 fighter jets. However, the context must be understood. The media suggest that Biden might not have heard the question, because it was noisy around.
- Afterwards, information appeared that Biden was planning an urgent conversation with Vladimir Zelensky in the near future. It will allegedly refer to Ukraine's requests for weapons.
