February 10, 2023 Military Aviation News

Britain to train Ukraine combat fighter pilots

02/10/2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed to training Ukrainian combat jet pilots, according to a statement made ahead of a Feb. 8 visit to London by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Sunak also offered to bolster other initiatives, including training Ukrainian marines and supplying unspecified longer-range weapons. The deal could also be expanded to include military helicopter pilots, according to recent testimony given to lawmakers.

Ukraine war: Zelensky takes fighter jet bid to EU leaders

02/10/2023

Ukraine's leader has called on EU leaders to provide fighter jets and arms for the war against Russia, on his second trip abroad since the war began. "We have to enhance the dynamics of our co-operation, we have to do it faster than the aggressor," said Volodymyr Zelensky. He was earlier given a standing ovation at the European Parliament in Brussels.

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