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The F-16's Limited Impact On Russia's War In Ukraine

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Since Russia initiated military actions in Ukraine, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made frequent requests for Western countries to help arm Ukraine. Recently, the focus has been on the much-awaited F-16 fighters, whose transfer the US government approved in mid-2023. Many European states have pledged their fighters to Ukraine, with some states putting conditions on the aid. Introducing F-16s will be an interesting addition to the war; however, due to delayed delivery, the use of older model fighters, and the conditions attached to the aid will make F-16s unlikely to be a war winner.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13337754

Author: Saleh, Shamil Abdullah

Language: English

Topic: European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893093659

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