Belgium

Belgium will provide Ukraine with several F-16s in coming months, -Foreign Minister Prévot In the coming months, Belgium will provide Ukraine with several F-16 fighter jets. 26.08.25 19:29 1 245 9 Previously in trend: F-16 fighters from Belgium F-16 for Ukraine

Belgium ready to join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine "when necessary" – FM Prévot After a ceasefire in Ukraine, Belgium is ready to take part in a peacekeeping mission within the "Coalition of the Willing." 26.08.25 18:39 354 3 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Foreign troops in Ukraine

From legal point of view, it is not so easy to confiscate frozen Russian assets, - Belgian Prime Minister De Wever Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has spoken out against the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, highlighting the legal difficulties involved in such a process. 26.08.25 17:03 663 15 Previously in trend: confiscation of frozen assets

IT Coalition hands over €10 million worth of equipment to Ukraine - Defense Ministry During July and August, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine received another shipment of equipment from the IT coalition, financed by Luxembourg, Ireland, Belgium, and Estonia. The total cost is €10 million. 19.08.25 15:26 467 1 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine IT Coalition Coalition in support of Ukraine

Belgium and Netherlands have transferred two minehunters to Ukrainian Navy. PHOTO Ukraine has received minehunters BNS Narcis and Zr.Ms. Vlaardingen from Belgium and the Netherlands. 27.06.25 11:36 5 554 16 Previously in trend: Ships of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Belgium and the Netherlands have transferred minesweepers to Ukraine

Murder of Ukrainian women in Belgium: Repatriation of bodies to Ukraine will take place after forensic medical examination, - MFA Ukrainian diplomats in Belgium visited a Ukrainian teenager who is suspected by Belgian law enforcement of murdering his mother and sister. 11.06.25 13:24 2 076 2 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainians in Belgium

Embassy takes control of case of murder of Ukrainian military family in Belgium - MFA The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium has taken control of the case of the murder of the wife and daughter of a Ukrainian military officer in the city of Hassrode. 07.06.25 15:22 5 605 17 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainians in Belgium

Belgium and Türkiye have joined Drone Coalition, with member states pledging to allocate €2.75 billion Belgium and Türkiye have expressed their intention to join the international Drone Coalition for Ukraine, led by Latvia and the United Kingdom. With their participation, the total number of member states in the coalition has reached 20. 28.05.25 22:18 1 460 2 Previously in trend: Work of the Drone Coalition Belgium and Türkiye join Drone Coalition

Belgium is ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of "Coalition of the Willing" - Defense Minister Francken The head of the Belgian Ministry of Defense, Theo Francken, has announced his readiness to send troops to Ukraine. 20.05.25 14:51 657 7 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Belgium will supply F-16 aircraft to Ukraine even before deadline, - Defence Minister Francken Belgium supports Ukraine and expects to deliver the next batch of F-16s even ahead of schedule. 20.05.25 13:20 1 974 8 Previously in trend: F-16 fighters from Belgium F-16 for Ukraine

There are three agreements with Belgium on joint arms production. We are signing documents – Zelenskyy Today, Bart De Wever made his first visit to Ukraine since his appointment as Belgian Prime Minister. 08.04.25 17:17 808 6 Previously in trend: Joint arms production with Belgium

If France, Britain and Germany send troops to Ukraine, Belgium will join, - Prime Minister de Wever Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said that his country is ready to consider sending a military contingent to Ukraine as part of the "Coalition of the Willing" if key European players - France, the United Kingdom and Germany - join the initiative. 08.04.25 17:06 1 178 14 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Belgium to deliver two F-16s to Ukraine this year, and two more next year – Prime Minister De Wever Belgium will supply Ukraine with two F-16 fighter jets this year and an additional two next year. There will be no delays in the aircraft deliveries. 08.04.25 16:16 1 491 14 Previously in trend: F-16 fighters from Belgium

Belgium announces €1 billion aid package for Ukraine, - Prime Minister De Wever Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said that his country would provide a €1 billion military aid package for Ukraine. 08.04.25 16:15 2 210 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Belgian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Defence Minister arrive in Kyiv. PHOTO Today, 8 April 2025, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot and Defence Minister Theo Francken arrived in Kyiv. 08.04.25 11:13 1 944 0

Belgian PM Bart De Wever and Defence Minister Theo Francken to visit to Ukraine. PHOTO Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever and Defence Minister Theo Francken announced that they would visit Ukraine in the near future. 07.04.25 20:56 1 459 14

Russian hackers attacked Belgian government websites - media The Russian hacker group NoName has carried out DDOS attacks on Belgian government websites. 24.03.25 18:59 686 5 Previously in trend: Russian hackers attacked Belgian websites

Defence companies of Ukraine and Belgium plan joint production of weapons – Ambassador Jacobs Leading companies of the Belgian military-industrial complex are actively establishing ties with Ukrainian partners. The parties are making progress in preparing for joint production. 13.03.25 17:31 706 1 Previously in trend: Joint arms production with Belgium

Belgium postpones delivery of F-16s to Ukraine until 2026 – Prime Minister De Wever Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said that the start of the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine has been postponed until 2026. 06.03.25 15:46 9 712 56 Previously in trend: F-16 fighters from Belgium

Zelenskyy met with Belgian Prime Minister De Wever: They discussed supply of artillery systems and investments in production of long-range drones and missiles. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Brussels. 06.03.25 15:14 910 6 Previously in trend: Production of drones Zelenskyy’s meetings

Zelenskyy discusses use of frozen Russian assets with newly appointed Belgian prime minister President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, during which he congratulated him on his recent appointment. 25.02.25 17:19 583 4

Belgium postpones delivery of thirty F-16s to Ukraine for at least year Belgium has postponed the delivery of 30 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine until at least the end of 2025, as the the United States has delayed the delivery of F-35s to replace its fleet. 21.02.25 15:20 10 312 37

Belgium opposes any decisions on Ukraine and Europe without their participation Belgium is categorically against any decisions regarding Ukraine being made without Ukraine's participation. 17.02.25 14:16 1 099 9

Belgium to allocate €1.7 billion in taxes from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine The Belgian government received €1.7 billion in taxes generated from Russian assets frozen in the country last year. The money will be used for assistance programmes for Ukraine. 07.02.25 15:02 639 3

Sybiha is going to Brussels: Talks with EU and NATO officials are planned Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will be in Brussels on November 12-13. A number of negotiations are planned. 12.11.24 14:59 616 3

Belgium plans to transfer three Caesar SPHs to Ukraine Belgium is preparing to supply Ukraine with three Caesar self-propelled howitzers (SPHs). 02.10.24 22:15 2 205 11

Kuleba to visit Poland and Belgium: Strengthening air defence, EU accession and second Peace Summit Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Poland and Belgium on 28-29 August. 28.08.24 12:14 502 1

Newly appointed Ambassador of Belgium Luc Jacobs starts his work in Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Ukraine Luc Jacobs. 08.08.24 22:18 765 1

Ukraine’s national team ties game with Belgium and ends its Euro 2024 campaign On June 26, in the last match of the group stage of the 2024 European Football Championship, the national team of Ukraine tied game against Belgium and dropped out of the tournament. 26.06.24 22:11 11 288 97

First intergovernmental conference on Ukraine’s accession to EU started in Luxembourg On 25 June, the first Intergovernmental Conference, which officially launches negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union, began in Luxembourg. 25.06.24 18:17 884 3

Start of negotiations with Ukraine on EU membership is clear signal to Putin, - Belgian Foreign Minister Labib Russian dictator Vladimir Putin tried to take away Ukraine's future, but it is moving closer to the EU. 25.06.24 17:18 935 4

Ukraine will be able to receive $50 billion from G7 by end of year - Belgian Finance Minister Van Petegem EU finance ministers have reviewed practical issues related to the implementation of the G7 decision to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan from frozen Russian assets and will continue their work in July so that Ukraine can receive the money by the end of the year. 21.06.24 22:00 761 6

EU ambassadors agree on framework for negotiations on Ukraine’s and Moldova’s accession to EU On June 25, the first intergovernmental conference is expected to take place, which will officially launch negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the EU. 14.06.24 22:49 4 416 13

Austria supports depriving Hungary of right to vote in European Union Austria supported Belgium's call to start the procedure of depriving Hungary of its right to vote in the EU. 04.06.24 17:54 8 994 70 World

Belgium proposes to deprive Hungary of voting rights in EU Belgium proposes that EU member states' governments start the procedure of depriving Hungary of its voting rights. 04.06.24 08:48 13 023 58 World

Ukraine will be able to use F-16s and other weapons donated by Belgium only on its territory, PM de Croo says Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Croo said that the 30 F-16 fighter jets that his country will provide to Ukraine can only be used on Ukrainian territory. This also applies to other weapons provided for in the security agreement. 28.05.24 14:22 5 033 55 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and Belgium sign agreement on security guarantees Today, on 28 May 2024, in Brussels, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support. 28.05.24 11:47 1 654 26 War in Ukraine

Belgium to deliver 30 F-16s to Ukraine by 2028, first fighter jets to be delivered by end of this year - Foreign Minister Lahbib Belgium intends to provide Ukraine with 30 F-16 fighter jets. The first aircraft will arrive in Ukraine by the end of 2024, and the delivery of all the promised fighters is expected by 2028. 28.05.24 10:48 4 325 59 Previously in trend: War

2500 Ukrainian military received training in Belgium Nearly 2,500 Ukrainian servicemen were trained in Belgium. 23.05.24 21:59 981 3 World

Belgium has confirmed its intention to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU in June Belgium intends to hold an intergovernmental conference with Kyiv by the end of June regarding the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. 21.05.24 19:03 645 7 World

France and Belgium support ICC Prosecutor Khan’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders France and Belgium supported the request of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, regarding arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials and leaders of the Hamas group. 21.05.24 16:28 3 665 32 Incidents

Leaders of Finland and Belgium confirm their participation in Global Peace Summit Finland and Belgium will join the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in mid-June. 07.05.24 19:01 458 4 War in Ukraine

Belgium is negotiating security agreement with Ukraine, - Defence Minister Dedonder Belgium and Ukraine negotiate a bilateral security agreement. 06.05.24 14:30 1 046 2 Previously in trend: War

Belgium to allocate 200 million euros to Germany’s initiative to find air defense systems for Ukraine After a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense (Ramstein format) on April 26, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder announced additional assistance to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. 26.04.24 22:42 671 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

First supply of F-16s with trained pilots to Ukraine should take place by summer - Belgian Prime Minister de Croo The first F-16 fighter jet with trained Ukrainian pilots is expected to be supplied to Ukraine by the summer. 18.04.24 17:58 3 970 25 Incidents

Belgium supports allocation of $100 billion for Ukraine, but details "need to be discussed" Belgian Foreign Minister Aja Labib supports the allocation of EUR 100 billion for Ukraine in the initiative for the next 5 years, but believes that such a decision requires additional discussions. 03.04.24 16:21 1 951 5 Ukrainian Politics

Belgium will provide Ukraine with 100 million euros for maintenance of F-16 aircraft Belgian Council of Ministers approves EUR 100 million in military aid to Ukraine for maintenance of F-16 combat aircraft 29.03.24 19:31 1 400 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Putin says Belgium appeared on world map thanks to Russia. VIDEO At the World Youth Festival, Vladimir Putin decided to reflect on how Belgium appeared on the world map. In his opinion, it happened thanks to Russia. 06.03.24 22:57 33 329 174 World