On June 6, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country is waiting for a final agreement from its allies on the supply of F-16 fighter jets.
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| There have been serious and strong offers from partners to supply F-16s to Ukraine. (Source: US AirForce) |
According to President Zelensky: "Our partners know how many planes we need. I have received a clear figure from a number of European partners... It is a serious and strong offer."
He said Kiev is now waiting for a final agreement with its allies, including “a joint agreement with the United States.” However, it is not yet clear which of Kiev’s allies are ready to send F-16s to Ukraine.
On the same day, Russia said that US-made F-16 fighter jets could "carry" nuclear weapons and warned that providing Kiev with these weapons would further escalate the conflict.
On the same day, after the Bulgarian Parliament approved a new cabinet headed by Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, including new Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, the official announced his intention to provide military aid to Ukraine.
Speaking after the parliamentary vote, the new Minister Tagarev declared that the ministry he heads will continue to work to strengthen the country's defense capabilities, the Bulgarian military's ability to contribute to security in the Black Sea, as well as the determination "to help Ukraine continue its counterattack".
Mr. Tagarev also emphasized that the military support that Sofia provides to Kiev will not harm Bulgaria's defense capabilities.
Meanwhile, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has warned that a large number of foreign weapons sent to Ukraine could cause chaos elsewhere around the world after the conflict with Russia ends.
Speaking at the Budapest Peace Forum on June 6, Foreign Minister Szijjarto made clear the Hungarian government's stance on the ongoing conflict in its eastern neighbor, asserting that it would have more serious consequences beyond Ukraine's borders.
There are many regions of the world where even a small fraction of the weapons sent to Ukraine could cause serious instability, Mr. Szijjarto said. Violence and terrorism could increase in already unstable regions, which could lead to another wave of migration.
He also expressed doubts that weapons delivered to Ukraine could be diverted elsewhere.
Affirming that only an end to the fighting can ensure security for Budapest, he stressed that Hungary is the first country to face the risk of escalation due to its shared border with Ukraine.
Hungary demands an immediate ceasefire and peace talks, at least to give hope for a lasting and sustainable peace.
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