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<p>The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the US officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.</p>

<p>As per the report, the deadline for the transfer of the jets was the end of July, which stands fulfilled now. However, as per sources quoted by Bloomberg, "the number of jets is small".</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine yet to confirm these reports</strong></h2>

<p>As per the agreed deal, Kyiv is set to receive at least 79 F-16s from the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Norway in the coming years.</p>

<p>The allied "fighter jet coalition" has also been training Ukrainian pilots for months now to enable them to operate the jet in war-like conditions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims to down Ukrainian SU-25 jet</strong></p>

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<p>However, it was not clear whether Ukrainian pilots could immediately use the jets or not.</p>

<h2><strong>'Won't be a game changer'</strong></h2>

<p>The arrival of the F-16 jets may shore up Ukraine's defences, but they are not expected to prove to be a game-changer, Bloomberg reported last year.</p>

<p>According to experts quoted by the news agency, the jets dispatched to Kyiv would have 'inferior radar and shorter range missiles that the most modern Russian jets and air defenses.'</p>

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<p>“It’ll be like they pushed the easy button or switched from driving a Lada to a Honda Accord,” Brynn Tannehill, a former aviator who designed simulators for F-16s, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg, referring to the notoriously clunky Soviet-era Lada car.</p>

<p>So, Ukraine shouldn't expect the F-16 jets to enable them to have air superiority.</p>

<p>Most likely, the jets will be restricted to defence or used in very high-risk operations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the US officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation.

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the US officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported. As per the report, the deadline for the transfer of the jets was the end of July, which stands fulfilled now. However, as per sources quoted by Bloomberg, "the number of jets is small". Ukraine yet to confirm these reports As per the agreed deal, Kyiv is set to receive at least 79 F-16s from the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Norway in the coming years. The allied "fighter jet coalition" has also been training Ukrainian pilots for months now to enable them to operate the jet in war-like conditions. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims to down Ukrainian SU-25 jet × However, it was not clear whether Ukrainian pilots could immediately use the jets or not. 'Won't be a game changer' The arrival of the F-16 jets may shore up Ukraine's defences, but they are not expected to prove to be a game-changer, Bloomberg reported last year. According to experts quoted by the news agency, the jets dispatched to Kyiv would have 'inferior radar and shorter range missiles that the most modern Russian jets and air defenses.' Also read: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Ukraine in August “It’ll be like they pushed the easy button or switched from driving a Lada to a Honda Accord,” Brynn Tannehill, a former aviator who designed simulators for F-16s, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg, referring to the notoriously clunky Soviet-era Lada car. So, Ukraine shouldn't expect the F-16 jets to enable them to have air superiority. Most likely, the jets will be restricted to defence or used in very high-risk operations. (With inputs from agencies)

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An Indian soldier, Ravi Moun, has died while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, according to his family. This marks the fifth confirmed death of an Indian citizen in the conflict.

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<p>US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia.</p>

<p>"I appreciate President Zelensky for reaching out because I, as your next President of the United States, will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives and devastated countless innocent families," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.</p>

<p>"Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity."</p>

<p>The United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 -- though a Trump victory in the November election would put Washington's continued support into question.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Ukrainian President Zelensky acknowledges 'Trump would be hard to work with'</strong></p>

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<p>Zelensky confirmed the call, during which he congratulated Trump on formally becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee, as well as wishing the 78-year-old well after an attempt on his life a week ago.</p>

<p>"We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a personal meeting what steps can make peace fair and truly lasting," Zelensky said in a post on X.</p>

<p>"I noted the vital bipartisan and bicameral American support for protecting our nation's freedom and independence," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump-Orban meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the war very quickly, without offering details as to how.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, the ex-president hosted at his Florida estate Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month.</p>

<p>Trump's frequent praise for Putin and reluctance to outright criticize the Russian invasion have stirred concerns among Ukraine's allies that he would force the country into accepting partial defeat.</p>

<p>He has also repeatedly suggested backing away from NATO, even undermining the alliance's collective defense guarantee by saying he would encourage Russia to attack any members not who had not met their financial obligations.</p>

<p>Trump's running mate JD&nbsp;Vance leads the isolationist wing of congressional Republicans, who argue the United States should drop aid to Ukraine.</p>

<p>Vance was one of the fiercest opponents of the approval of $61 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, which was stalled by Republican lawmakers for months earlier this year -- a time in which Russia made battlefield gains.</p>

<p>Trump told the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday that he would bring an end to raging international crises, saying he could "stop wars with a telephone call."</p>

<p>"I will end every single international crisis that the current administration has created, including the horrible war with Russia and Ukraine," Trump said, without elaborating on how.</p>

<p>Zelensky said earlier this week that he and Trump would "work together" if the Republican won the White House.</p>

<p>"I'm not worried about this," he told a news conference.</p>

<p>Zelensky declined to say whether he was worried about US President Joe Biden, who has been facing calls to drop his reelection campaign following a disastrous debate performance and questions over his health and mental acuity.</p>

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<p>He did, however, acknowledge that "turbulence" during the US election cycle was having a "big impact" on his country.</p>

<p>Trump's relationship with Zelensky famously goes back to his time in the White House.</p>

<p>In 2019, Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelensky to help him dig up dirt on his election rival Biden -- a race he went on to lose in 2020.</p>

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US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia. "I appreciate President Zelensky for reaching out because I, as your next President of the United States, will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives and devastated countless innocent families," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. "Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity." The United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 -- though a Trump victory in the November election would put Washington's continued support into question. Also watch | Ukrainian President Zelensky acknowledges 'Trump would be hard to work with' × Zelensky confirmed the call, during which he congratulated Trump on formally becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee, as well as wishing the 78-year-old well after an attempt on his life a week ago. "We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a personal meeting what steps can make peace fair and truly lasting," Zelensky said in a post on X. "I noted the vital bipartisan and bicameral American support for protecting our nation's freedom and independence," he said. Trump-Orban meeting Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the war very quickly, without offering details as to how. Last week, the ex-president hosted at his Florida estate Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. Trump's frequent praise for Putin and reluctance to outright criticize the Russian invasion have stirred concerns among Ukraine's allies that he would force the country into accepting partial defeat. He has also repeatedly suggested backing away from NATO, even undermining the alliance's collective defense guarantee by saying he would encourage Russia to attack any members not who had not met their financial obligations. Trump's running mate JD Vance leads the isolationist wing of congressional Republicans, who argue the United States should drop aid to Ukraine. Vance was one of the fiercest opponents of the approval of $61 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, which was stalled by Republican lawmakers for months earlier this year -- a time in which Russia made battlefield gains. Trump told the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday that he would bring an end to raging international crises, saying he could "stop wars with a telephone call." "I will end every single international crisis that the current administration has created, including the horrible war with Russia and Ukraine," Trump said, without elaborating on how. Zelensky said earlier this week that he and Trump would "work together" if the Republican won the White House. "I'm not worried about this," he told a news conference. Zelensky declined to say whether he was worried about US President Joe Biden, who has been facing calls to drop his reelection campaign following a disastrous debate performance and questions over his health and mental acuity. Also read | How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run He did, however, acknowledge that "turbulence" during the US election cycle was having a "big impact" on his country. Trump's relationship with Zelensky famously goes back to his time in the White House. In 2019, Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelensky to help him dig up dirt on his election rival Biden -- a race he went on to lose in 2020. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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