Russia's attack on the port of Ismail in Ukraine forced Romania to raise two F-16 fighter jets due to the proximity of the conflict and issue a warning to the Romanian population
The first F-16 aircraft from the West have arrived in Ukraine, anonymous American and Ukrainian officials confirmed to AP. Ukraine has been seeking F-16 jets for months, and until now Western allies have been reluctant to deliver them for fear it could escalate conflicts with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he knows nothing of any secret deals to force Ukraine to trade territory for peace, and insists the Russians must be held accountable. Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Denmark have promised Ukraine the delivery of F-16 aircraft
