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Pentagon not against third-party transfer of F-16s to Ukraine - Politico.
Representatives of the U.S. Department of Defense have said they will not object to the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by third countries.
That's according to Politico, which cites a Pentagon spokesperson, Ukrinform reports.
According to the news outlet, while the White House has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of sending the U.S. Air Force's F-16s, it has never ruled out approving a third-party transfer from another country.
Read also: No progress yet in talks on F-16 jets for Ukraine – Dutch foreign minister
When asked to comment on the possibility of other countries sending F-16s to Ukraine, a Pentagon spokesperson pointed to a January Politico article quoting a senior DoD official saying, "I don't think we are opposed" to the idea of a third-party transfer.
However, the official stressed a decision has not been made.
German Vice Chancellor spent hour and half in shelter in Kyiv due to threat of shelling.
Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection of Germany Robert Habeck, who is on a visit to Ukraine, had to go down to the shelter on Friday night because of the threat of a Russian attack.
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Ukraine has reduced agricultural exports by 4% since beginning of year.
In the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine exported agricultural products by 4% less than in the same period last year.
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Shmyhal after attack on Dnipro region: Russia will definitely be brought to justice.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said after the missile strike on the Dnipro region that Russia would definitely be brought to justice.
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Another abducted child returned to Ukraine from Russia.
The Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, together with the Ukrainian Child Rights Network, has returned 17-year-old Myroslava, who was forced to go to Russia to study, from Russia.
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Kharkiv region exposes agents who wanted to transfer energy developments to Russia.
Law enforcement officers neutralized a hostile intelligence network in the Kharkiv region, which, according to the investigation, planned to transfer technological developments in the energy sector to Russia.
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Grief and despair as women, children and people seeking refuge in southern Gaza are killed.
Two separate airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed more than a dozen people and left grieving relatives weeping over the dead and injured. A market crowded with women and children in central Gaza and an apartment in Rafah were struck without warning...
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Veteran diplomat predicts Gaza exodus - Conflict Zone.
Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland, a veteran diplomat who helped negotiate the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the Palestinians, says an Israeli military operation against Rafah would be “a bloodbath.” Egeland told DW’s Tim S...
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Inside the extremist Russian militias fighting alongside Ukraine - DW News.
Ukraine’s fight for survival against Russia has attracted all manner of allies, including those who do not align with Ukraine's values. Three Russian units said they carried out attacks inside Russian territory. They were together on the battlefie...
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LIVE: Latest News, Breaking Stories and Analysis on April 17, 2024 - CBS News.
We're following all of these stories and more on CBS News. #news #livenews #breakingnews CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Inter...
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USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian's commencement speech.
The University of Southern California has denied its 2024 valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, the chance to give a speech at commencement over security concerns. She speaks with CNN's Abby Phillip. #CNN #News
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How to actually recycle your empty beauty products
Join us as we explore responsible methods for disposing of and repurposing your cosmetics, championing sustainability in your beauty routine. From navigating obvious to less apparent obstacles, come with us on the journey to the recycling bin for ...
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