Putin’s former speechwriter says a army coup is feasible in Russia

US President Joe Biden addresses the media after his arrival on the White Home in Washington, United States, January 30. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters)

US President Joe Biden mentioned Monday he wouldn’t ship American warplanes to Ukraine, even when the USA will increase army assist within the type of artillery and tanks.

“No,” Biden mentioned when requested by a reporter if he would ship F16 jets to Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been searching for fighter jets to maintain his battle effort in opposition to Russia. Biden has constantly mentioned the planes are usually not on the desk, at the same time as he has supplied help in different areas.

Final week, for instance, Biden introduced he would ship 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, regardless of senior US officers beforehand saying the heavy autos could be ill-suited to the nation’s army.

On the South Garden of the White Home, Biden additionally mentioned he was uncertain if he would journey to Europe subsequent month to mark the primary anniversary of the beginning of the battle in Ukraine.

In response to a separate query, Biden mentioned he was planning to go to Poland, however wasn’t positive when.

CNN reported final week that the White Home is exploring the potential of a Biden go to to Europe to have fun 12 months since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Some background: Ukrainian leaders have renewed their appeals for Western warplanes. “Final yr I despatched Santa a want checklist and so did fighter jets [were] included in that want checklist,” Protection Minister Oleksii Reznikov advised CNN final week.

US Nationwide Safety Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed on Friday that Zelenskyi had requested for fighter jets. “We’re always speaking to Ukrainians about their wants and need to be sure we’re doing our greatest to fulfill them — and once we can’t, a few of our allies and companions,” Kirby mentioned.

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