TSAMTO, May 15. The UK will begin training Ukrainian pilots this summer, and will also continue working with other countries on the possible provision of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev.
This, as RIA Novosti reports, is reported in a press release published on the official website of the UK government.
"This summer we will begin the initial flight phase of training Ukrainian pilots with a further transition to basic training," the message says.
It is noted that this will be an adaptation of the program used by British pilots, Ukrainians will master piloting skills that they will be able to apply in the management of various types of aircraft.
In addition, the UK government announced that it continues to work with various countries to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighters.
"This training goes hand in hand with the UK's efforts to work with other countries to provide Kiev with F16 fighter planes, which Ukraine preferred," RIA Novosti quotes a press release from the UK government.