U.S. will work with partners to begin training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s - Biden

He said this at the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony in Colorado on Thursday, June 1, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Just a few weeks ago, I was with President Zelensky in Hiroshima at the G7. I told him that we'd work with our partners to begin training Ukrainian pilots in Europe on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including the F-16, so Ukraine can defend itself today and in the future," Biden said.

He recalled that working with a coalition of more than 50 nations, the United States has delivered "historic security assistance" that has enabled Ukraine to defend itself.

Biden also called Ukrainians incredible people: average women and men fighting, giving their lives for their country and their families.

"The Ukrainian people's iron resolve to live in freedom will never be broken. […] And the American people's support for Ukraine will not waver. We've always stood up for democracies — always – always," Biden said.