<p>Russia on Monday (August 21) warned that a decision by Netherlands and Denmark to arm Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets will only escalate the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday (August 20), both NATO members announced they would supply Ukraine with F-16 jets. It was unclear how many jets will be sent in total, but Reuters reported that initially six aircraft would be dispatched, around New Year.</p>

<p>The decision came after US gave the green light to the delivery of the jets to the war-torn nation.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia’s reaction</strong></h2>

<p>A statement by Russian envoy Vladimir Barbin read, “The fact that Denmark has now decided to donate 19 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine leads to an escalation of the conflict."</p>

<p>"By hiding behind a premise that Ukraine itself must determine the conditions for peace, Denmark seeks with its actions and words to leave Ukraine with no other choice but to continue the military confrontation with Russia," the envoy added.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine hails the move</strong></h2>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision as “breakthrough agreement”, predicting that the delivery will help his nation defeat Moscow.</p>

<p>While speaking at the Danish parliament, Zelensky said Monday that he was confident that Russia will lose the war. “I'm sure that we will win because the truth is on our side," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia thwarted Ukraine drone attack on Moscow, 2 injured</strong></p>

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<p>"The main thing is what we prove with our victory, with our cooperation... Together we prove that life is a value, that people matter. Freedom matters, Europe matters," the Ukrainian president said in his speech.</p>

<p>Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat also said that the delivery will establish their superiority in the air which is vital to “success on the ground.”</p>

<h2><strong>‘F-16 will only be used on Ukrainian territory’</strong></h2>

<p>While Russia has expressed its frustration over the delivery of the advanced fighter jets to Ukraine, NATO nations have clarified that the jets will only be allowed to use on Ukrainian soil.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-why-was-us-unsure-about-giving-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-627580"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Explained | Why was US unsure about giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>"We donate weapons under the condition that they are used to drive the enemy out of the territory of Ukraine. And no further than that," Danish Defence Minister Ellemann-Jensen said on Monday.</p>

<p>"Those are the conditions, whether it's tanks, fighter planes or something else," he said.</p>

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Russia on Monday (August 21) warned that a decision by Netherlands and Denmark to arm Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets will only escalate the war. On Sunday (August 20), both NATO members announced they would supply Ukraine with F-16 jets.

Russia on Monday (August 21) warned that a decision by Netherlands and Denmark to arm Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets will only escalate the war. On Sunday (August 20), both NATO members announced they would supply Ukraine with F-16 jets. It was unclear how many jets will be sent in total, but Reuters reported that initially six aircraft would be dispatched, around New Year. The decision came after US gave the green light to the delivery of the jets to the war-torn nation. Russia’s reaction A statement by Russian envoy Vladimir Barbin read, “The fact that Denmark has now decided to donate 19 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine leads to an escalation of the conflict." "By hiding behind a premise that Ukraine itself must determine the conditions for peace, Denmark seeks with its actions and words to leave Ukraine with no other choice but to continue the military confrontation with Russia," the envoy added. Ukraine hails the move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision as “breakthrough agreement”, predicting that the delivery will help his nation defeat Moscow. While speaking at the Danish parliament, Zelensky said Monday that he was confident that Russia will lose the war. “I'm sure that we will win because the truth is on our side," he said. Watch: Russia thwarted Ukraine drone attack on Moscow, 2 injured × "The main thing is what we prove with our victory, with our cooperation... Together we prove that life is a value, that people matter. Freedom matters, Europe matters," the Ukrainian president said in his speech. Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat also said that the delivery will establish their superiority in the air which is vital to “success on the ground.” ‘F-16 will only be used on Ukrainian territory’ While Russia has expressed its frustration over the delivery of the advanced fighter jets to Ukraine, NATO nations have clarified that the jets will only be allowed to use on Ukrainian soil. Also read: Explained | Why was US unsure about giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine "We donate weapons under the condition that they are used to drive the enemy out of the territory of Ukraine. And no further than that," Danish Defence Minister Ellemann-Jensen said on Monday. "Those are the conditions, whether it's tanks, fighter planes or something else," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russia warns of escalation over F-16s as Zelensky predicts Ukraine will win war

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted Joe Biden a $12,000 distinctive Russian desk set during their first presidential summit in Geneva in 2021.&nbsp;The writing set was the most expensive gift Joe Biden received from a foreign leader that year. It was described in an annual report from the State Department’s Office of the Chief of Protocol as a ‘Kholuy lacquer miniature workshop desk writing set and pen’.</p>

<p>The gift sits as a high-water mark in US-Russian relations that then deteriorated with Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago.</p>

<p>The White House said at the time that Biden had given Putin a pair of his aviator sunglasses and a glass sculpture of an American bison, but the White House nor the Kremlin did not disclose it.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;visited the White House two months ago, he offered an American flag, which according to reports was estimated to be worth $700.</p>

<p>ALSO READ : <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-anniversary-biden-to-announce-sanctions-against-russia-at-virtual-g7-meet-friday-565334">Biden to announce sanctions against Russia at virtual G7 meet Friday</a></p>

<p>Among the gifts disclosed in Biden’s first report is a Dupont fountain pen from Macron, a solar wristwatch from former Swiss President Guy Parmelin, and a pen drawing of Biden’s childhood home from then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel.</p>

<p>The late Queen Elizabeth II gave Biden a picture of herself.</p>

<p>Even during Donald Trump’s administration, foreign leaders wooed the president&nbsp;with gifts including a Louis Vuitton golf bag from French President Emmanuel Macron and a gold-framed portrait of Trump himself from then-Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.</p>

<p>Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave Biden two dog bowls, two wool blankets, a ceramic cup and mug set, a fountain pen with a bottle of Oxford blue ink and a photograph of a Frederick Douglass mural in Edinburgh.</p>

<p>Because the gifts belong to the US government and not the recipient, most gifts are transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration for safekeeping.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted Joe Biden a $12,000 distinctive Russian desk set during their first presidential summit in Geneva in 2021. The writing set was the most expensive gift Joe Biden received from a foreign leader that year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted Joe Biden a $12,000 distinctive Russian desk set during their first presidential summit in Geneva in 2021. The writing set was the most expensive gift Joe Biden received from a foreign leader that year. It was described in an annual report from the State Department’s Office of the Chief of Protocol as a ‘Kholuy lacquer miniature workshop desk writing set and pen’. The gift sits as a high-water mark in US-Russian relations that then deteriorated with Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago. The White House said at the time that Biden had given Putin a pair of his aviator sunglasses and a glass sculpture of an American bison, but the White House nor the Kremlin did not disclose it. Meanwhile, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House two months ago, he offered an American flag, which according to reports was estimated to be worth $700. ALSO READ : Biden to announce sanctions against Russia at virtual G7 meet Friday Among the gifts disclosed in Biden’s first report is a Dupont fountain pen from Macron, a solar wristwatch from former Swiss President Guy Parmelin, and a pen drawing of Biden’s childhood home from then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The late Queen Elizabeth II gave Biden a picture of herself. Even during Donald Trump’s administration, foreign leaders wooed the president with gifts including a Louis Vuitton golf bag from French President Emmanuel Macron and a gold-framed portrait of Trump himself from then-Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave Biden two dog bowls, two wool blankets, a ceramic cup and mug set, a fountain pen with a bottle of Oxford blue ink and a photograph of a Frederick Douglass mural in Edinburgh. Because the gifts belong to the US government and not the recipient, most gifts are transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration for safekeeping. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Putin gifted Joe Biden a $12,000 pen set, months before invading Ukraine