German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the training of Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 warplanes as “a signal to Russia”. online.
“It’s a long-term project that has to do with the training of pilots,” Scholz said.
Despite this, he believes that training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets will be a “signal to Russia” of long-term support for Ukraine. The administration of US President Joe Biden may allow the Allies to transport their F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. According to them, the White House is signaling to its European allies that it will not allegedly hinder the supply of fighter jets, as it is “under constant pressure from Congress and other countries.”
Previously, Ukraine could to obtain The first F-16 warplanes from the Netherlands.