Group 1 - The U.S. State Department announced the approval of a $310.5 million deal to sell F-16 aircraft parts and related services to Ukraine, which will be included in a mineral development fund established under a mineral agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine [1] - Experts suggest that the disclosure of the F-16 transaction indicates a clearer understanding of the mineral agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine, with Ukraine seeking to exchange potential future benefits from the mineral agreement for military support, including F-16s [1][5] - The transaction is seen as a means for the U.S. to exert influence over Russia, indicating that the U.S. is not genuinely pursuing peace between Russia and Ukraine but rather seeking to profit from the ongoing conflict [5] Group 2 - Ukraine received F-16 aircraft from NATO countries last July, but the outdated technology of these aircraft has not significantly altered the battlefield situation as desired by Ukraine [3] - The sale of F-16 parts and services is unlikely to change the current military dynamics, as the effectiveness of these aircraft remains in question [3] - The relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine may temporarily improve due to this transaction, but it could lead to increased tensions between the U.S. and Russia, complicating any potential peace negotiations [5]
美乌矿产协议刚签,美方获利方式初显
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-05-04 06:58