F-16s For Ukraine | US Risking A Rift With European Allies By Denying Jet Exports Amid Russia War?

The US has signalled to European allies in recent weeks that it would allow them to export F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This comes amid increasing pressure on the White House from members of Congress and allies to help Ukraine procure the fighter jets. However, the Biden administration officials are not aware of any formal requests by any allies to export F-16s.A handful of European nations have the US-made F-16s, including Netherlands, which has signalled a willingness to export some to Ukraine. However, the US would have to approve the third-party transfer because of the sensitive US technology in the jet. Officials reportedly said that the US is prepared to approve the export of the jets to Ukraine if that is what allies decide. US lawmakers and Congressional staffers have joined in the F-16 lobbying campaign, urging the White House to provide the jets to Kyiv. A group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to Joe Biden, urging him to send the jets to Ukraine. Top Ukrainian officials have e