The world is locked in the latest statement from Russia. A critical move came from Russia for the planned F-16 support to Ukraine after the historic NATO summit. The Russian side announced that the F-16 type warplanes planned to be given to Ukraine by the USA will be seen as a “nuclear” threat due to their capacity to carry atomic weapons.
LAVROV ANNOUNCES THE USA’S PLAN
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talked about the US plan to transfer F-16s to Ukraine.
“Russia cannot ignore the ability of these planes to carry nuclear weapons. No assurances will help here,” Minister Lavrov said in a statement. statements were included.
In addition, Lavrov said, “We will consider the possession of such systems by the Ukrainian armed forces as a threat from the West in the nuclear field.” said.
A COALITION WILL TRAIN UKRAINIAN PILOTS FOR F-16S
A coalition of 11 nations, including the Netherlands and Denmark, is scheduled to train Ukrainian pilots to operate US-made planes, the Moscow Times reported.
The program will begin in Denmark in August, after the US approves the move.