Former United States Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul believes that in the future Ukraine could receive Western F-16 fighters, provided that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky legally confirms the obligation not to use them for strikes on Russian territory.. The diplomat expressed this opinion in a column for Foreign Affairs.

He noted that our state needs to strengthen its air offensive capabilities.. For this, Soviet-made MiG-29 aircraft and American Gray Eagle or Reaper combat drones can be used..

At the same time, McFaul is convinced that Ukrainian defenders will eventually switch to American fighter jets, either in the next phases of the Russian invasion or to strengthen deterrence capabilities after the end of the war..

" ) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky could sign a legally binding agreement not to use these weapons to strike targets inside Russia,"

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With this in mind, he called on the West to begin training on the use of F-16 fighters for our fighters right now..

Earlier it was reported that more and more representatives of the Pentagon insist on the transfer of combat aircraft to Ukraine to help defend against Russian missiles and drones..