F-16s for Ukraine: How could Putin react? | To the point

The US has confirmed its participation in the so-called international fighter jet coalition that includes countries like the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Portugal. European countries can now supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter aircrafts. US will not supply them yet but will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s. In the wake of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Joe Biden reversed his stance and gave his approval. On his worldwide tour from Saudi Arabia to Japan, this was perhaps the most significant success for President Zelensky. And it comes at a time when Russia claims to have captured Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. So, on To The Point, we are asking: F-16s for Ukraine: Why do they matter?

Our guests: Katja Gloger (journalist), Wolfgang Richter (miltary expert), Roman Goncharenko (DW)

Chapters:

00:00 Opener
02:30 Until now delivering F-16 was a no go for the USA. What has changed?
03:20 Where is the red line in the Ukraine-Russia war?
04:30 When will the F-16s get delivered?
06:30 Why does the red line keep changing in the Ukraine war?
09:10 West’s clear words to Ukraine: As long as it takes.
10:40 Will F-16 be a game changer?
13:20 Nobody has the silver bullet
16:20 Putin will not give up
17:10 Is the German position changing in the Ukraine war?
18:00 Ukrainian President Zelensky’s publicity tour
22:40 Role of the Global South in the Russian war


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