Joke Of The Day: Belgium Sends 30 F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine On Condition They’re Not Used Against Russia

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on Tuesday, while hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that Belgium would send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on the condition that they are not used against Russia.

As long as the thirty F-16 fighter jets manufactured in the US aren't flown over Russian territory, Belgium has agreed to deliver them to Ukraine.

"F-16 jets will be provided to Ukraine as soon as possible. Our aim is to be able to provide the first aircraft before the end of this year, 2024," Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced Tuesday while hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "Everything which is covered by this agreement is very clear. It is for utilization by the Ukraine Defense Forces on Ukraine['s] territory."

Zelenskyy has made no secret of the need for Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses against Russia and to replenish its air force, which has been severely damaged during the past two years of fighting. As p...

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