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Commentary: Should the U.S. empower Ukraine with F-16s? Biden must decide

A group of F-16 aircraft are seen during a flyby over Nationals Park stadium in Washington, DC on March 30, 2023.

President Joe Biden has a decision to make at this moment in the Ukraine war. Its outcome will not be determined only by the spirited resilience of the Ukrainian people. The deciding factor is likely to be how much support allies extend, and when.

Over the past decade, America’s military support has allowed Ukraine to survive and fight back against Russia’s incursions and attacks. From blankets, uniforms and night-vision goggles under then-President Barack Obama to Javelin antitank missiles under then-President Donald Trump to HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, Patriot anti-missile complexes and M1 Abrams battle tanks under President Biden.

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