Ukraine is looking to the skies and focusing its efforts on acquiring Western-made fighter planes.

The country has been pushing allies to send advanced warplanes for Ukrainian pilots to help Kyiv take control of its airspace in the ongoing war with Russia.

President Emmanuel Macron has said France does not exclude sending fighter jets to Ukraine if certain conditions are met, while US President Joe Biden ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets during a press briefing, despite renewed calls from Kyiv for more air support. Germany is also reported to have ruled out sending jets.

Former Air Marshal Greg Bagwell answers whether it is feasible for Ukraine to receive F-16 fighter jets from the West and how these jets might be used by Ukrainian pilots.

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