Biden could not have heard the question about the F-16 fighters and therefore answered "

31 January 2023, 08:23 | Policy 
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Joe Biden might not have heard the question of the transfer of F-16 fighter jets by the United States to Ukraine, this can be evidenced by a video of a short communication between the American president and the press, in which the noise of helicopter blades clearly created certain communication problems with media representatives.

Important for the context: Joe Biden walked out of the helicopter, briefly spoke to the press and did not particularly specify his opinion. Earlier in the White House they said that they would not include annual deliveries of weapons for Ukraine, including the F-16 propellers. Let's try to see the details of the roses? clarification.

— Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) January 30, 2023.

In turn, the Voice of America journalist Ostap Yarysh noted that Biden, when answering a question, did not give a detailed answer, and the Voice of America service would do everything possible to get an extended commentary from the president on the supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine..

Yarysh also recalled that earlier the White House did not rule out the supply of any types of weapons to Ukraine..

Recall, the speaker of the command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat said that F-16 fighters would be an ideal option for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However, to fully master them, Ukrainian pilots will need about six months..

Interestingly, the F-16 is the same fighter that was handed over to the legendary Ghost of Kyiv after it shot down 30 occupier planes..

Poland is ready to transfer F-16 to Ukraine, but on one condition.

Источник: Зеркало недели