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Biden rejects F-16s for Ukraine as Russia claims advances

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An F-16 fighter jet. American President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. PHOTO | DOD | US AIR FORCE | JONATHAN | AFP

By  AFP

Washington

President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as Kyiv expands the list of weaponry it needs to be better able to drive Russia forces from occupied territories.

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