After Zelensky was elected to Ukraine, he has been expecting to get top fightersf-16support. In his opinion, Ukraine lost air supremacy in the war with Russia, and the lack of air power became the main reason for the disadvantage of the operation. Therefore, he firmly believes that there is only one thing to havef-16SuchFighters, Ukraine can compete with the Russian Aerospace Forces in the sky. However, Ukraine does not currently applyf-16Military airfields where take-off and landing, which gave Russia a chance to make a statement.
The Russian delegation participated in ViennaMilitaryDuring negotiations on security and arms control, the head of the regiment, Konstans Gavrilov, issued a stern warning: everything is allowedf-16Countries that fly from their airports to support Ukraine will be seen as involved in the war in Ukraine and will immediately retaliate. The warning threw the whole of Europe into tension. Although the details of the negotiations are still unclear, the standoff between NATO and Russia remains.
Zelensky has always pinned his hopes onf-16Fightersbut the United States had to worry that Ukraine might abuse theselaunched an attack on the Russian mainland, rejecting Ukraine's request. Moreover, in the event of a complete loss of air supremacy in Ukraine, even if it hasf-16Nor can it shake the superiority of the Russian Aerospace Forces. However, in the face of great confidence in Ukraine's summer, NATO decided to come to its aid, pinning its hopes on Ukraine's success.
However, due tof-16FightersIt is the most cutting-edge and sophisticatedOne of the equipment, the use of which requires a long period of training and complex ground support facilities. NATO's support for Ukraine is not just thatFightersitself, also includedPilotsTraining and equipment support. However, when the summer ** is over and Ukraine has already moved to the stage of full-scale defense,f-16FightersIt has not yet been delivered, and Ukraine is not able to harness these machines. Now Ukraine is facing internal difficulties, and the aid of the United States and Europe is about to run out, even if it doesf-16, and has been powerless to turn the tide of the war.
Russia has for Ukrainef-16FightersThe plan is deeply disturbed. Yes, yesf-16I know the power of the palm of my hand, and I know this very wellFighterswill cause them huge trouble. Therefore, Russia has warned Western countries from the beginning not to risk supporting Ukraine.
In the early days of the war, the United States made it clear that it would not provide itf-16Fightersof assistance. However, as the situation develops and there are significant advances in Ukraine, NATO has decided to refill its aid in the hope that Ukraine will continue to win. However, Ukraine, due to various difficulties and constraints, could not navigate these advances in time。And the Russian side has also put pressure on NATO and Ukraine through warnings and statements to try to stop itf-16Fightersof assistance.
NATO, for its part, may deliberately release information to let Russia know about Ukraine's plans and then use this as an excuse to pauseFightersof delivery. Despite the deliveryf-16It no longer makes sense, but NATO still hopes to be able to continue the search for a solution and avoid aggravating the situation.
Ukraine buysf-16Fighters's plan sparked a strong warning from Russia. And Ukraine itself faces many difficulties in the war, even if it is gainedf-16It is also powerless to change the situation. NATO is also facing Russian countermeasures and pressure in the process of assisting Ukraine. The overall situation remains uncertain and the parties are still seeking a solution. This case is also exemplifiedInternational Relationsand the conflicting interests of the parties. For Ukraine, its own development and response measures remain key in the face of a strong Russia.