The UK will begin training Ukrainian pilots this summer, and will also continue to work with other countries on the possible provision of F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv, according to a press release published on the official website of the UK government.
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Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had arrived in London and planned to hold talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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“This summer, we will begin the initial flight phase for groups of Ukrainian pilots to complete basic training,” the message says.
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It is noted that this will be an adaptation of the program used by British pilots, the Ukrainians will master piloting skills that they can use to control various types of aircraft.
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In addition, the UK government announced that it continues to work with various countries to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
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“This training goes hand in hand with the UK’s efforts to work with other countries to provide the F16 jets, the fighter jets Ukraine has chosen,” the statement added.
