Zelenskyy Meets Sunak on G7 Summit Sidelines | VOA News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima on Saturday. In a statement provided to VOA, a senior administration official said Friday that Biden informed G-7 leaders the United States will support a joint effort with allies and partners to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including F-16s, to further strengthen and improve the capabilities of the Ukrainian air force. The training, set to begin in the coming weeks, will take place at sites in Europe and require months to complete, said the official. “As the training unfolds, in the coming months, we will work with our allies to determine when planes will be delivered, who will be delivering them and how many,” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said during a Saturday press briefing in Hiroshima, Japan, where the G-7 summit is being held. Sullivan said the fighter jets will not be used for a planned counteroffensive against Russia. Zelenskyy welcomed Biden’s decision, saying in a tweet it would “greatly enhance our army in the sky.“ #ukraine #england #russia #voanews » Subscribe to VOA News: » Watch more VOA News video: Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: