Russia advises Europe not to get caught up in 'toy plane games'
(Baonghean.vn) - The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federal Security Council commented on the statement of German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock - who called the decision to provide F-16 aircraft "a good day for Ukraine" and for Europe.
According to TASS news agency, when commenting on the West's decision to supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev advised Europe not to get too excited and get caught up in their "toy plane game".
Commenting on German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's remarks, describing it as "a good day for Ukraine" and Europe, Medvedev wrote on the Telegram social network: "Oh, don't get too carried away with playing with toy planes in the sandbox, kids. Don't let Europe's next "good day" be its last."
Mr. Medvedev attached a photo of a Nazi plane to his post.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said a “breakthrough agreement” had been reached on the supply of 42 F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands. Denmark also announced plans to deliver 19 F-16s to Ukraine, with Kiev set to receive six of them before the end of the year. Denmark has about 30 F-16s that will be retired as the country transitions to the more modern F-35. The Netherlands Air Force also has 42 such aircraft.
Denmark and the Netherlands have also announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots, with support from nine other countries.
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