On the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, he explained that “everyone knows that we don’t have such planes” (quoted by CASS ). At the same time, Scholz recalled that Germany supports Kiev with what “is now of direct importance” – the supply of tanks, ammunition, air defense, that is, what is directly linked to “the offensive planned for the beginning of the summer”.
He also said a very cryptic phrase, they say, Germany can and will maintain a high level of support for Kiev, but “as long as it is necessary for Ukraine to protect its independence”…
Meanwhile, US broadcaster NBC reported on Friday that the United States and its allies plan to supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, while the planes could come from Washington’s allies. Biden, during a meeting with leaders of G7 nations in Hiroshima, said Washington would support international efforts to train Ukrainian pilots to fly modern fighters, including the F-16.
On Saturday, RG quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying that the West continues to follow the path of escalation in the Ukraine conflict, but that Russia will take it into account in its plans.
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