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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Rishi Sunak rules out fighter jets for Ukraine as war could stretch into 2024

Ukrainian Presidential Press Office

Rishi Sunak believes it is “not practical” to send British fighter jets to Ukraine, despite being keen to boost support to Kyiv to avoid a lengthy stalemate in the country’s war with Russian invaders.

The Ukraine conflict is likely to grind on throughout 2023, western defence officials warned on Tuesday, even if both sides make territorial gains at different times.

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