The Biden administration has allowed European allies to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, separate from the military aid package. European countries have committed to sending dozens of F-16s, with pilots already training on them. There is uncertainty regarding the exact timing, with some speculating they could appear in the skies by mid-late summer. This delivery is crucial for Ukraine to establish a layered air defense against ongoing bombardments.
Lawmakers approved a giant new tranche of support for Ukraine late last night after a tortured passage through the U.S. Congress, where it was nearly derailed by right-wing resistance in the House.
Marc Santora, a Times reporter in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, explains what effect the money could have, given Ukraine’s increasing desperation on the battlefield.
Guest: Marc Santora, who covers Ukraine for The New York Times.
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