President Biden has declared that the United States will not be providing Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets [1]. However, the USA will not block the transfer of American F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by other countries, if they decide to do so [1]. This announcement has sparked curiosity and raised concerns about the future of US-Ukrainian relations.
President Emmanuel Macron of France has not ruled out the possibility of sending fighter jets to Ukraine, but he has set forth certain conditions [2]. Among these conditions are that providing such equipment should not escalate tensions and should not be used to touch Russian soil.
If Ukraine were to receive F-16 fighter jets, they could use the jets’ longer-range features to shoot down Russian planes and other targets behind the frontlines, although still inside Ukraine and not crossing the border [3].
In conclusion, while President Biden has announced that the US will not be providing Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, other countries may still decide to transfer these jets to Ukraine. President Macron of France has not ruled out the possibility of sending fighter jets to Ukraine under certain conditions. The use of F-16 fighter jets by Ukraine could have significant implications for the region.
