Zelensky has repeatedly called for fighter jets from his Western allies to bolster his defences against Russian forces 🔴 But Biden insisted there was “no rationale” for the move and said the US was providing everything Ukraine currently needed
has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine “for now”, as the conflict passes its first anniversary.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for fighter jets from his Western allies to bolster his defences against Russian forces. He said thatBut Mr Biden insisted there was “no rationale” for the move and said the US was providing everything Ukraine currently needed. “He needs tanks. He needs artillery. He needs air defense, including another Himars [High Mobility Artillery Rocket System]. There’s things he needs now that we’re sending him to put him in a position to be able to make gains this spring and this summer going into the fall,” Mr Biden told ABC News.
“He doesn’t need F-16s now,” Mr Biden added. “There is no basis upon which there is a rationale, according to our military, now, to provide F-16s.”Many including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, have said they would consider sending jets but have been hesitant to make the move. Many are concerned about escalating the conflict or weakening their own defences.
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