According to an article by Reuters, a top Ukrainian commander, Serhiy Holubtsov, stressed the critical requirement for F-16 fighter jets, highlighting their remarkable superiority over the current Soviet-era planes in use.

Holubtsov stated that the F-16s are "four or five times" more effective than the outdated Soviet jets, underscoring the urgent need for an upgrade.

While acknowledging the significance of allies donating Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, Holubtsov pointed out that these planes do not fully meet Ukraine's battlefield requirements.

Reuters notes that during one of his visits to Warsaw, President Zelenskyy expressed his belief that Poland would play a leading role in forming a coalition of Western powers to supply warplanes to Ukraine.

Poland has already demonstrated its support by providing 14 MiG-29s to Ukraine and promising further contributions.

During the G7 summit in Japan, President Biden announced support for joint allied training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, paving the way for modern jets to one day be transferred to the front line, as indicated by POLITICO.

According to Reuters, the Netherlands and Denmark are leading an international coalition to train pilots and support staff, maintain aircraft, and ultimately supply F-16s to Ukraine.

Previously, two Ukrainian pilots underwent successful skills assessments in the United States, which has raised the prospect of a significant reduction in the training time needed for Ukrainian pilots.

While the exact duration of the revised training process was not mentioned, this development could potentially expedite the readiness of Ukrainian pilots to operate the desired aircraft effectively.