Zelensky meets G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16s

HIROSHIMA-President Volodymyr Zelensky huddled with G7 leaders on a landmark visit to Hiroshima on Saturday, securing long-sought access to US fighter jets and mounting a diplomatic offensive. Zelensky’s surprise summit appearance is his furthest foray from Kyiv since Russia’s invasion began 15 months ago and offers a chance to confer not only with allies but unaligned powers including India and Brazil. His bold diplomatic gambit appeared to have paid off.  Zelensky won a “historic” White House decision allowing Kyiv to acquire F-16 fighter jets, the most sophisticated material yet supplied by the West.
 with the promise of more to come.

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