Ukraine updates: First F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine
Thursday, 1 August 2024 () After months of negotiations, pledges and pilot training, the first F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine. On the diplomatic front, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy does not want China to act as a mediator. DW has more.
Prime Minister Modi's planned visit to Ukraine, following his recent trip to Moscow, highlights India's diplomatic balancing act. This move aims to demonstrate India's strategic autonomy amid criticism from Western allies and Ukraine over its ties with Russia. The visit to Kyiv serves to reaffirm India's commitment to dialogue with all parties and potentially play a role in peace efforts, while navigating complex international relationships and maintaining its independent foreign policy stance.
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The first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The number of warplanes is “small,” sources told the outlet on condition of anonymity. Kiev has yet to comment on the reported delivery. The origin of the aircraft is not yet clear. Last year, a group of NATO states, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Sweden, formed the so-called ‘F-16 coalition’. Greece, the US, Bulgaria, and France later joined.
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In this explosive video, witness the crucial bilateral meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington. Delve into their discussions on Ukraine's pressing situation and the continued U.S. leadership in international support. Zelensky has high expectations, urging the U.S. to lift restrictions on Western weapons to target military objectives inside Russia. Get insights on NATO's promises, including five strategic air defense systems, F-16 fighter jets, and a massive EUR 40 billion in military aid for Ukraine next year. Don't miss Biden's bold declaration: Ukraine will prevail against Russia with unwavering U.S. support. Stay tuned for all the details!
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During a trip to the Rivne region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital where veterans with complex back injuries are treated and rehabilitated.
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Prime Minister Modi is reportedly planning to visit Ukraine in August, potentially meeting President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. This visit, following Modi's recent trip to Russia, highlights India's balanced foreign policy approach. Ukraine views India as a potential mediator in the ongoing conflict. The visit, if materialized, could strengthen India's diplomatic role and provide an opportunity for direct discussions on peace efforts, while also exploring enhanced bilateral economic cooperation.
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While Ukraine's foreign minister met his Chinese counterpart, President Zelenskyy spoke to the Vatican's secretary of state before lauding Ukraine's missile programme.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Biden for his "unwavering support" while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the "decision not to run again deserves recognition."
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The nation's economy stands as a critical political division that French MPs within the new left-wing alliance "New Popular Front" are addressing. DW interviews Dieynaba Diop, a first-time elected MP from the French center-left Socialist Party, following their parliamentary victory against the far-right party National Rally.
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Around the world, there has been praise for Biden's achievements in office and his legacy for US foreign relations. DW's Shalu Yadav with reaction from India.
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In Belgium, DW met Gazans who left the Strip and were welcomed by a local hotel owner. Many feel hopeless as the war drags on.
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Biden's poor performance in a TV debate triggered new concerns about his ability to do the job. DW's Janelle Dumalaon went to Biden's home state of Delaware to gauge support for the president.
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Young Kenyans are taking to the streets again after the government's violent response to last week's demonstrations. What started as a protest against a tax bill is now a demand for justice for those killed, as DW's Mariel Müller reports from Nairobi.
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Russian oil company FORES has announced a bounty of $170,000 for downing U.S.-made F-16s in the Ukraine war. The firm will reward the first Russian soldier who downs an F-16 fighter jet, as per the..
After Blinken’s F-16 Announcement, Norway pledges to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries starting this year, fulfilling a promise made during Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's..
Ukraine has long sought the U.S.-made warplanes, saying they're needed to counter Russia's superior air power. Four NATO members have pledged F-16s, though it... NPR