Ukraine's Western allies are wary of antagonizing Vladimir Putin, an ex-NATO commander said. The West is delaying the delivery of F-16 jets to Ukraine as a result. Ukraine says the fighter planes are crucial if its counteroffensive is to succeed. Philip Breedlove, former Supreme Commander of the NATO Allied Forces in Europe, told Voice of America that Putin had succeeded in intimidating the West and delaying delivery of the fighter planes. "There is restraint regarding quick action due to fears that Mr. Putin may cause certain important events.

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