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Factbox-Why Ukraine is bidding for F-16 jets and will it succeed?

Danish Royal Air Force fighter F-16, arrived as part of enforced air poling mission, is seen in front of the flags of Latvia, Poland, the USA and NATO, during a welcome ceremony in Siauliai military air base, Lithuania January 28, 2022. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is making progress in persuading the West to supply Ukraine with fighter jets - with U.S.-built F-16s flown by several NATO nations in particular focus.

On a tour of European capitals this week he received pledges from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Dutch PM Mark Rutte to help build a "jets coalition", although both leaders have stopped short of saying they will send planes.

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