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Ukrainian pilots to begin training on French Rafale jets, Zelensky says

Original: KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukrainian pilots to soon start training on French Rafale jets, Zelensky says https:// kyivindependent.

President Zelensky says Ukrainian pilots will soon start training on French Rafale fighter jets, as France prepares a new package of defense assistance for Ukraine. The announcement signals deepening military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv as Ukraine continues seeking advanced Western aircraft to strengthen its air force against Russian attacks.

Why now: Ukraine's ongoing effort to acquire advanced Western fighter jets remains a major focus of the war's coverage

Volodymyr ZelenskyUkraineFranceDassault Rafale

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• KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukrainian pilots to soon start training on French Rafale jets, Zelensky says https:// kyivindependent.com/ukrainian- pilots-to-soon-start-training-on-french-rafale-jets-zelensky-says/ France is preparing fresh defense assistance for Ukraine amid relentless… · ukrdef@mstdn.social

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