Ukraine has reached agreements on at least four new packages of military aid from partners, - Zelenskyy
During the visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to four European countries, Ukraine reached important agreements, in particular, at least four new defense aid packages from partners were announced, the main one being the decision on the supply of F-16 fighter jets.
This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Veterans Forum, Censor.NET informs with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
"The results of the visits during these four days are at least four new defense packages from our partners. And the main thing we achieved is the opening of F-16 supplies to our country," Zelenskyy said.
In particular, according to him, there are agreements on the specific quantity of the first supply of fighters from the Netherlands and Denmark. However, the president noted that work is underway on "an even greater result."
"I met with our boys and girls who have already started training in Denmark. Ukrainian pilots and engineers will also start training in other countries of the aviation coalition. We are expanding training programs," the head of state added.
Earlier, the White House reported that the US supports the decision to provide F-16s to Ukraine after pilot training is completed.
President Zelenskyy, after meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rutte, said that the transfer of 42 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine after the training of our pilots is being discussed. And the Netherlands and Denmark undertake to transfer F-16 aircraft to Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots have already started training in Denmark.
The Prime Minister of Denmark Frederiksen said that the country will provide 19 planes. Denmark plans to send the first 6 units to Ukraine closer to the New Year.
70 pilots and aviators are already undergoing training in Denmark. According to Defense Minister Reznikov, the minimum period of preparation is 6 months. At the same time, the commander of the Air Force stated that two pilots will be able to master the F-16 in four months.
The Air Force stated that 128 fighter jets are needed for air superiority in Ukraine.
The Pentagon said that the US is ready to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 if European countries do not have time. At the same time, the EU can compensate part of the costs of countries that transfer F-16s to Ukraine.
Greece will also join the training of Ukrainian pilots.
