OREANDA-NEWS The balance of power will remain with the Russian military even after the appearance of the F-16 in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Jerome Pellistrandi, editor-in-chief of the magazine Défense nationale, said in an interview with the French newspaper Depeche.

"We have to be realistic. Given the number of promised aircraft and the timing of their deliveries, these actions will in no way change the balance of power, which will remain in favor of Russia," the military said.

Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that the first "small" batch of American F-16 fighter jets transferred by the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance has arrived in Ukraine.

Moscow believes that arms supplies to Ukraine interfere with the settlement, directly involve NATO countries in the conflict and are a "game with fire." Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that any cargo that contains weapons for Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia. According to him, the United States and NATO are directly involved in the conflict, including not only the supply of weapons, but also training in the UK, Germany, Italy and other countries. The Kremlin stated that pumping Ukraine with weapons from the West does not contribute to negotiations and will have a negative effect.
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