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Biden to Erdogan: F-16s must be sold, but need congressional approval

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US President also announces additional $ 800 million in military aid to Ukraine – We will defend every inch of NATO territory

The NATO is more united than ever after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, said by Madrid the President of the United States Joe Biden, who also referred to the sale of F-16s to Turkey, saying he agrees, but must be approved by Congress.

“The Alliance will defend every inch of NATO territory,” the US president warned on the third and final day of the Atlantic Alliance summit.

The president of USA also announced its intention Washington to announce additional $ 800 million in military aid to Ukraine, saying the United States is mobilizing the world to side with Ukraine.

The US president added that Russia is paying a heavy price for its invasion of Ukraine.

Asked about co-operation with Turkey and the sale of F-16s, the US president replied: “I told Erdogan what I told him in December. It is not in our interest not to do that. I explained to him that our position has not changed. “The F-16s have to be sold, but Congress has to decide … I think we can do it.”

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