Why has President Zelensky lobbied Western powers for the F-16? What are the challenges in getting them deployed? And could they shift the balance in the war for Ukraineâs skies?
To discuss this weâre joined by Dan âTwo-Dogsâ Hampton, a retired US Air Force pilot who has flown 151 combat missions in the F-16.
Also, the Guardianâs Emma Graham-Harrison and the BBCâs James Waterhouse discuss the dismissal of Ukraineâs Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov.
Todayâs episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Gabriel Gatehouse.
The producers were Clare Williamson, Arsenii Sokolov and Sam McLaren. The technical producers were Antonio Fernandes and Emma Crowe. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480.
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TOPICS:
00:05 - Why might Putin meet Kim Jong Un?
03:14 - Reaction to the dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister
14:32 - Are F-16 fighter jets a game-changer?
26:59 - Draft dodgers in Ukraine's army
