Like Ukraine, the former Soviet states of Central Asia could soon face Russian incursions if the West continues to let Putin have its way.

Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand operate the F-16, while the Philippines has placed an order for the fighter aircraft.

Mount Paektu, an active stratovolcano straddling the border of North Korea and China, is the highest peak on the Korean peninsula and lies at the heart of North Korea’s foundation myth.