Kuleba at talks with Dutch counterpart Hoekstra brings up issue of F-16s

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine during a call with Wopke Hoekstra discussed among other things the issue of F-16 fighter jets Ukraine wants western partners to supply.

That’s according to Kuleba’s tweet, seen by Ukrinform.

“I spoke to Wopke Hoekstra to coordinate our international steps as Russia's full-scale invasion nears its one-year mark. I thanked for the latest decision on tanks. I also raised the issue of F-16s. We continue our dialogue with the Netherlands and others regarding combat aircraft,” the top diplomat wrote.

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