Zelensky agreed to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 in Romania
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Vladimir Zelensky announced that Ukrainian pilots will be trained to fly American F-16 fighters in Romania. The Ukrainian leader announced this in his Telegram channel, describing the agreement reached with his Romanian colleague Klaus Iohannis.
Zelensky clarified that a Pilot Training Center will be created and noted that the parties discussed the possibilities of accelerated training, so Ukrainian pilots will be included in the first wave of training.
In addition, the politician announced “good news” regarding artillery and air defense (air defense).
“Soon a ‘grain corridor’ from Ukraine through Moldova to Romania will be operational,” Zelensky added.
Earlier, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius noted that Berlin is not ready to organize the training of Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighters. He noted that Germany will focus on supplying Kyiv with artillery and air defense.
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