The Netherlands has decided to initiate the preparation of the first 18 F-16 fighters for transfer to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the decision of the Dutch government in his Telegram channel on December 22.
"I had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, during which I thanked the Dutch government for the decision to start preparing the first 18 F-16 fighters for transfer to Ukraine", - wrote the President.