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Ukraine F-16 Fighter Pilot Training to Begin in Romania

JUL 12 2023·Updated 19 hours ago

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The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

If the imperial West thinks supplying more advanced weaponry to Ukraine will deter Russia, it's woefully ignorant. All this does is push NATO closer to a global conflict and put Ukraine at further risk. And, if a direct conflict between other nations and Russia does occur, that still won't deter Moscow from reaching its battlefield goals.

Pro-establishment narrative

Ukraine can no longer afford to use its Cold War-era fighter jets, as Russia's aircraft have far greater range than their counterparts. While older F-15s and F-16s were great back then and are still handy today, they are no match for generation 4.5 F-16s. Ukraine needs help now, and sending advanced jets is the way to do it.

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