US Approves Transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 Warplanes to Ukraine

The United States has approved the transfer of American-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine, once Ukrainian pilots are fully trained to operate them. Ukraine has been pushing for this decision since last year and praised the move, although it will take months before the F-16s can be used to counter Russia's air superiority. The US and its allies had previously been hesitant to provide F-16s to Ukraine due to concerns about escalating tensions with Russia. The Dutch and Danish governments have received formal assurances for the transfer, and discussions with European partners are underway. Ukraine's allies in the West will begin training Ukrainian pilots later this month, with readiness expected next year.