A possible major turning point in the Ukraine-Russia war emerged on Monday when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a historic agreement. Described by Zelenskyy as laying the foundation for "the world's strongest air defense," the deal will see France supplying Ukraine with 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defense systems, and other armaments over the next decade.

The announcement raises critical questions: Can these advanced jets truly turn the tide of this war, and what strategic response will Russian President Vladimir Putin come up with?

The Rafale Advantage: Why the Jet is Key

The Rafale is France's most advanced combat aircraft, and thus would provide a major upgrade to Ukraine's current air fleet composed mainly of older Soviet

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