Ukraine F-16 training jeopardized by US government shutdown

The Pentagon has warned that an impasse in Congress could hinder efforts to teach Kiev’s pilots how to fly US fighter jets A looming US government shutdown amid partisan bickering in Congress threatens to slow the training of Ukrainian pilots as they prepare to fly American-made F-16 fighter jets against Russian forces, the Pentagon has…

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French diesel demand collapsing

Sales of road diesel in France saw a significant year-on-year drop of 13% in September, Bloomberg reported this week, citing industry data. Demand for diesel-type fuel at national level signals a slowdown in the country’s manufacturing activity, as it is vital for the transport and industrial sectors of the economy.

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Ukraine’s top brass believe Western F-16s no longer relevant – Politico

Russia’s military has already been testing countermeasures against the fighter jets, the outlet reported There may be little value in Ukraine deploying Western F-16 fighter jets because Russia has already taken measures to counter them, Ukrainian military officials have told Politico.

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