The United States has announced to allow its Western allies to supply Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, including American-made F-16s, in a major boost for Kyiv.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden 'informed his G7 counterparts' of the decision at the bloc's summit in Japan. He said that the United States troops will also train Kyiv's pilots to use the jets.

Meanwhile, Russia has warned that western countries will be running “colossal risks” if they supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Talking to media, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko warned serious implications of providing the jets, which Ukraine has been requesting from NATO countries.