Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting with a bipartisan congressional group, expressed the need for 1200 long-range ATACM-300 missiles to counter Russia's advancements. Despite this, President Biden has shown reluctance to send these missiles, though he has the authority under Section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act. Zelensky also praised the Ukrainian Air Force for downing seven Russian Su jets in a week. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated, as quoted by Radio Liberty, that Ukraine would be able to defend itself and target military sites in Russia with the provision of F-16 Fighter Jets from allies. Stoltenberg emphasized Ukraine's right to self-defense, including strikes on legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine. The effectiveness of the F-16 deployment depends on pilot training and crew readiness. The White House is still considering the option of delivering ATACMS missiles to Kiev. President Zelensky released a video of Ukrainian pilots training on Western F-16 fighters, provided by United24.
✈️President Volodymyr #Zelensky released a video of Ukrainian pilots training on Western #F16 fighters. 📹: Volodymyr Zelensky, United24 https://t.co/ZnFGZ8YOPj
All Ukrainians are waiting for the day when the first Ukrainian F-16s appear in our skies and strengthen the defense of our cities and communities, as well as the capabilities of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. While our pilots and personnel continue their training, I thank the F-16… https://t.co/NgaAtC5x8K
The United States of America has never given up on the idea of delivering ATACMS missiles to Kiev, this option is still being considered, the White House announced
Zelenskyi's evening speech -- Today, we started the day with a meeting of the Chiefs of Staff. There was a special report not only on the operational situation at the front line, but also on other strategic issues, including our country's preparation for the transition to F-16.… https://t.co/Qk8xkbSwqc
Update: Financial Times: Kyiv has right to strike Russian targets ‘outside Ukraine’, says NATO chief.
🔥 @NATO confirms that Secretary General @jensstoltenberg recognises Ukraine's right to strike targets in Russia https://t.co/11xBe5arzJ
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled exactly what he needs — long-range ATACM-300 missiles — during a private meeting with a bipartisan congressional group," @ignatiuspost writes. https://t.co/lY1WSSJJqW
✈️ @ZelenskyyUa hears reports on everything related to F-16 aircraft at Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff meeting https://t.co/25nR6rEJfY
Reminder: President Biden can respond to this escalation by sending Ukraine 1200 ATACMS using Section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act (Presidential Drawdown Authority). Nothing is stopping him except for his own willingness. https://t.co/lwNzf1Kanj https://t.co/eEdqMSZVwL
#Stoltenberg Hints #Ukraine Could Use #F16 for Strikes on Military Targets Inside #Russia Stoltenberg mentioned Ukraine's allies' desire for early F-16 deployment, stressing the jets' effectiveness hinges on pilot training and crew readiness. https://t.co/K8glRFYwEj
Ukraine will be able to use the F-16 to strike Russian territory, NATO head Stoltenberg said. “Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine,” Radio Liberty quotes him.
Jens Stoltenberg said that 🇺🇦 #F16 pilots will have the right to strike legitimate 🇷🇺 military targets outside #Ukraine. Stoltenberg justified this by saying that the war started by #Russia is an aggressive war, so Ukraine has the right to self-defence. Source: Radio Liberty
Ukraine will be able to use F-16s for strikes on the territory of Russia, NATO chief Stoltenberg says. “Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including striking on legitimate Russian military facilities outside Ukraine.” https://t.co/5Kme2ZbCBO
Ukraine 🇺🇦 will be able to defend it's self and strike military targets in Russia when they receive F-16 Fighter Jets from allies, the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg has stated https://t.co/BMgFJNYM7O
👏 @ZelenskyyUa thanks Air Force for 7 downed Russian Su aircraft over week https://t.co/DxjxLbQTnx
Zelenskyis evening speech I want to thank our Air Force, everyone who defends our skies. There are good results with regard to Russian military aircraft. Seven combat aircraft – Russian "Su" jets – were shot down in a week. Thank you, our warriors, for your accuracy. One of the… https://t.co/igflIRGE0R
Opinion by David Ignatius: Ukrainian President Zelensky signaled he needs long-range ATACM-300 missiles to fight Russia's latest advancements during a meeting with a bipartisan congressional group. Biden has been reluctant to send them, for good reason. https://t.co/abK994VLMG