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UKRAINE
The defence ministers of the Netherlands and Denmark have seemingly confirmed that the US has given its approval to both countries to F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The impact of the jets on the battlefield will not be felt for some time, given that Ukrainian pilots must still be trained to fly the modern fighter jets. Nevertheless, the permission marks the next step in the escalation in Western military support for Ukraine that began with small arms, rising to rockets and air defense systems, to tanks, and now to advanced fighter jets.
- There is no timeframe set for the delivery of the jets. In July, Denmark's then acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that he hoped to see "results" from pilot training early in 2024.
- The provision of jets comes as Ukrainian forces continue to make slow going of their counteroffensive in the south and east of the country. On 17 August, WaPo reported that according to US intel, Ukrainian forces will fail to reach the southeastern city of Melitopol as part of this year's offensive.
- Taking the city would effectively sever the 'land bridge' between Russia and the Crimean peninsula, a step viewed as critical in forcing Putin's forces onto the back foot.
Map of Southeastern Ukraine
Source: Washington Post, Institute for the Study of War
Why MNI
MNI is the leading provider
of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
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