Regarding the F-16 fighter jets that the Netherlands and other countries have decided to provide to Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, ``We need to consider the possibility that they can carry nuclear weapons,'' and said that the sortie base would be in a third country other than Ukraine. Even if there were, we would keep them in check if they became a target of attack.
Regarding the F16 fighter jets that Ukraine is requesting Western countries to provide, countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark have so far decided to provide them, and training for Ukrainian military pilots has also begun.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba says that if all goes as planned, the F-16s will be delivered by this summer.
Speaking to Russian Air Force pilots on the 27th, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, ``Even if it is a third country, it is a legitimate target for attack.'' It is necessary to take into account that F-16s can carry nuclear weapons. "There is," he said, holding back.
He said, ``Even if they were deployed, they would not change the course of the war. Just as they have destroyed enemy tanks and armored vehicles, they will also shoot down fighter jets.''
However, President Putin pointed out that the United States' defense budget is more than 10 times that of Russia, and said, ``It is a foolish idea to fight NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization),'' and said that he would not engage in direct war with NATO. I emphasized that I had no idea.