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Ukraine war: US to support providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine [View all]
Source: BBC News
The US says it will support providing advanced fighter jets including US-made F-16s to Ukraine and also back training Ukrainian pilots to fly them.
A senior White House official said President Biden had told G7 leaders in Japan of the decision.
US approval for the scheme means other nations can export their F-16s.
This is because the US legally has to approve the re-export of equipment purchased by allies.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65649471
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