U.S. is focused on help Ukraine needs here and now, so F-16s are not on agenda, - Kirby
The United States is making efforts to provide Ukraine with weapons that Ukraine can use in a counteroffensive as quickly as possible. F-16s are not one of those weapons.
This is stated by Censor.NЕТ with reference to Ukrinform.
"You heard President Biden say that this (the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine - Ed.) is not on the table at this time. What we are focused on now is the capabilities that the Ukrainians themselves say they really need in the coming weeks and months," Kirby said.
He emphasized that the American side maintains constant contact with Kyiv.
"We are constantly discussing with the Ukrainians what capabilities they need most," Kirby said.
He also recalled that this was discussed at the 11th Ramstein last week, where attention was focused, in particular, on strengthening air defense, providing ammunition and delivery vehicles. In addition, the most urgent needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were taken into account in the latest US defense aid packages. In the same context, Kirby pointed to the training of Ukrainian units on Western equipment.
