UK to train Ukrainian pilots to operate NATO fighter jets
Sunak will also offer training for marines
Ahead of a meeting between British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London, the British Prime Minister's office announced that it will offer Ukrainian military personnel training on NATO-standard fighter jets.
Source. This was reported by the BBC.
Details. "The Prime Minister will offer to support the UK's proposal to train Ukrainian servicemen, including extending it to fighter pilots, so that Ukraine can defend its skies in the future," Sunak's office said in a statement.
Sunak will also offer training for marines.
Ukraine has repeatedly asked its allies to provide it with F-16 fighter jets, but there has been no mention of their delivery.
Background. As reported, today Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on a surprise visit, where he is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with the country's leadership, lawmakers, politicians, and Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in Britain. The President of Ukraine will also have an audience with Britain's King Charles III. Zelensky is also expected to address the Parliament.
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