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Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine - CBS News
Jan 31, 2023 56 secs
Why Biden doesn't want to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine06:14 President Joe Biden said Monday that the U.S. won't be providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, appearing to reject a key request from the country as it fends off Russian aggression.

Asked on the White House South Lawn if the U.S. would provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, he said, "No."

John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, told reporters last week it's "not surprising" Ukraine has asked for the fighter jets, and the U.S. is in "constant discussion and conversation" with the Ukrainians about their capability needs.

But the U.S. has reversed course on other capabilities to Ukraine, like the Abrams tanks and the Patriot missile defense system, ultimately providing them.

Last week, the president announced the U.S. would send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request.

The president said that move "builds on the hard work and commitment from countries around the world, led by the United States of America, to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty and its territorial integrity."

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