Russia warns of ‘colossal risks’ if F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS May, 2023 View in browser Russia warns of 'colossal risks' if F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine Katy Clifton Russia has warned Western countries that supplying Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets would carry "colossal risks", after US president Joe Biden paved the way for Kyiv to receive the warplanes. As G7 leaders met for the second day of the summit in Japan, Russian deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko accused Western countries of "still adhering to the escalation scenario".   Read the full story here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Live updates here > Sunak issues stark warning to Putin > Are the economic sanctions on Russia yielding desirable results? Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.