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The Netherlands is set to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on Friday. The Netherlands had previously agreed to provide the aircraft for the training of Ukrainian pilots in Romania. It has now been officially decided to deliver the F-16s to Ukraine as well. “With this decision, the Netherlands confirms that it remains committed to providing Ukraine with the support it needs against continued Russian aggression,” Prime Minister Mark Rutte wrote Friday on X. Ukrainian pilots are currently being trained in Romania to operate the fighter jets. Upon comp…

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