Belgium

Belgium seizes Russian state assets, presumably in Yukos lawsiut, - media Russian media reports say Belgian authorities have seized Russian government assets in connection with a $1.8 billion lawsuit filed by former shareholders of the now-defunct Russian oil firm Yukos. 18.06.15 09:17 232 062 1 808 World

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement ratified by all EU states, - Poroshenko The Belgian Parliament has completed the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. 20.11.15 20:00 49 548 448 Ukrainian Politics

Two blasts in Brussels airport, casualties reported. VIDEO+PHOTOS Two explosions have struck the departures area of Zaventem airport in Brussels. The Belgian government has confirmed there are casualties but has given no numbers yet, BBC reports. 22.03.16 10:37 181 938 430 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

Explosions rock two metro stations in Brussels. PHOTOS Metro stations not far from EU administrative buildings in Brussels have been affected by explosions, media report. 22.03.16 11:03 120 723 287 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

Hroisman canceled his visit to Belgium, - Kubiv's press-secretary Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman canceled his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19. 18.12.16 17:22 52 052 206 Ukrainian Politics

34 people killed, 136 wounded in Brussels attacks, - local media According to statements made by Belgium officials and metro authority representatives, the total number of those killed in the airport and metro attacks has reached 26 people. 136 persons received wounds. 22.03.16 14:20 104 220 197 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

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

Poroshenko to meet EU leadership in Brussels today Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko starts his visit to Brussels, Belgium, to meet with the European Union leadership on Wednesday, Aug. 26. 26.08.15 09:21 12 020 132 Ukrainian Politics

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

Unnamed country bought batch of Leopard 1s from Belgium to give them to Armed Forces, - De Standaard The first Leopard 1 tanks were shipped from the Belgian city of Tournai to Ukraine. 08.08.23 15:31 14 617 86 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Kyiv residents paid tribute to Brussels attacks victims near Belgian embassy. PHOTOS Yesterday, March 22, residents of the Ukrainian capital honored the memory of those killed in Tuesday's Brussels attacks. 23.03.16 10:12 18 787 81 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

Manneken Pis in Brussels to be dressed as Kyivska Rus prince The famous Manneken Pis statue in Brussels, Belgium, will be dressed as Kyivska Rus prince. 22.08.16 12:19 20 558 77 Society

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

Ukraine expects Greece, Cyprus, and Belgium to ratify Association Agreement until 2016, - Presidential Administration The Presidential Administration hopes that Greece, Cyprus, and Belgium will ratify the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union before the end of 2015. 19.10.15 23:28 8 206 67 Ukrainian Politics

Belgian media published picture of suspected Brussels bombers. PHOTO Belgian newspaper Derniere Heure has issued a photo of two men having supposedly committed attacks in Brussels airport. 22.03.16 23:56 52 659 65 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

Belgium has confirmed its intention to transfer F-16 to Ukraine in 2025, - Ministry of Defense according to results of Umerov’s meeting with Dedonder The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umyerov discussed the transfer of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine at a meeting with the Minister of Defense of Belgium Lyudivin Dedonder. 05.12.23 11:08 4 516 64 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 4 326 59 Previously in trend: War

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

Leopard 1 tanks purchased in Belgium by German concern Rheinmetall to be provided to Ukraine - media According to German media, the German concern Rheinmetall purchased Leopard 1 tanks in Belgium. After repairs, they are to be transferred to Ukraine. 08.08.23 22:42 8 201 57 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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 5 034 55 Previously in trend: War

Belgium will transfer large-caliber M2HB machine guns to Ukraine The Ministry of Defense of Belgium will provide Ukraine with heavy-caliber M2HB machine guns, ammunition for them and equipment for the military. 26.09.22 17:59 13 215 53 War in Ukraine

Possible suspect in Brussels attacks Najim Laachraoui arrested in Anderlecht, - Belgian media. PHOTOS The only surviving of the three men possibly committing the attacks in Brussels on March 22, Najim Laachraoui has been arrested in Belgian city of Anderlecht. 23.03.16 12:13 30 232 52 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

MEP Verhofstadt calls for increased support for Ukraine: Russia fired 99 missiles at civilians. Wake up, Europe! Belgian Member of the European Parliament and former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt reacted to Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine on January 2 and called on the EU to increase military and financial support for Ukraine. 02.01.24 13:03 9 984 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Major reform Ukraine now needs to pay attention to is that of Prosecutor General's Office," - Foreign Ministers of Benelux Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin held talks with the foreign ministers of the Benelux countries today. 23.11.15 17:19 4 794 39 Incidents

Poroshenko expressed condolences to King Philippe of Belgium over today's bombings The president of Ukraine has offered condolences to His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium over the deaths of victims of today's blasts in Brussels. 22.03.16 22:40 4 697 39 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

Identified suspects of Brussels attacks also linked to November attacks in Paris. PHOTOS The Belgian brothers were already being sought by police due to suspected links to the November terror attacks in Paris. 23.03.16 10:45 43 216 38 Previously in trend: Attacks in Paris Attacks in Brussels

EU Council may impose new sanctions against Russia today Belgium’s Foreign Minister Didier Reynders is convinced that there will be consensus among the EU member states on new sanctions against Russia due to the deterioration of the situation in Ukraine, which can be passed even during today's meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations. 29.01.15 18:29 36 786 38 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Zelensky to Belgian Parliament: Mariupol is most terrible place in Europe. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking to the Belgian Parliament, said that Mariupol is by far the most terrible place in Europe. 31.03.22 16:50 4 629 33 Previously in trend: War

EU is not "Hungarian market" - Belgian Prime Minister De Kroo sharply responds to Orban’s statements Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre De Kroo criticised his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban and said that the EU was not a "Hungarian market". 13.12.23 19:14 16 292 32 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

Suspect 'neutralized,' explosions heard in police raid in Brussels, - media. VIDEO The man was reportedly shot in the leg before being arrested at a tram stop. 25.03.16 16:50 47 295 32 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

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

Ukraine's PM Hroisman to hold talks with EU leadership in Brussels July 19-20 Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman is to make a working visit to Belgium on July 19-20. 18.07.16 21:51 3 139 26 Ukrainian Politics

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 3 971 25 Incidents

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

Ukraine agreed to visit of Belgian Foreign Minister, who illegally visited Crimea Official Kyiv gave its consent to the visit to Ukraine by the Belgian government delegation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Aji Lyabib, which was not approved until now because of her illegal trip to the occupied Crimea while still in the role of a journalist, for which she eventually apologized. 27.11.22 14:22 6 061 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Belgium will send two F-16s to Denmark in March to train Ukrainian pilots Belgium will send two two-seat F-16 fighter jets and about 50 people to Denmark between March and September to train Ukrainian pilots, technicians and mission planners. 04.01.24 15:04 1 779 20 World

Ukraine to fulfill all obligations to EU and IMF, despite political crisis in the country, - Poroshenko Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko promises that Ukraine will fulfill all of its obligations to the European Union within the Association agreement, as well as to the International Monetary Fund, despite the situation inside the country. 17.03.16 12:25 3 920 20 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Belgium will provide Ukraine with 240 Volvo military trucks According to De Standaard, Belgium will provide 240 Volvo military trucks to Ukraine. The first vehicles will be shipped next week. 17.03.23 01:00 8 720 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Belgium is ready to allocate part of profit from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defense needs - Shmyhal Belgium is ready to allocate a portion of the €1.7 billion profit from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine’s defense needs. 04.03.24 15:20 673 19 War in Ukraine

Zelenskyy discussed unblocking €50 billion for Ukraine with Belgian Prime Minister. De Croo promised to increase support for Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held phone talks with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo. One of the topics of discussion was the unblocking of €50 billion for Ukraine. 09.01.24 20:48 1 281 18 World

NATO should provide Ukraine with security guarantees until it becomes a member of Alliance, - Belgian Prime Minister De Croix NATO should provide Ukraine with legitimate security guarantees until it becomes a member. 28.06.23 00:36 1 828 18 World

Belgium allocates largest package of military aid to Ukraine, - Prime Minister de Croix The government of Belgium decided to provide Ukraine with the largest package of military aid. 27.01.23 15:09 11 467 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

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

Zelenskyi briefs Benelux countries’ foreign ministers on security situation in eastern Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi discussed with the foreign ministers of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg the situation in eastern Ukraine and confirmed the invitation to the leadership of the three countries to take part in the Crimean Platform. 07.05.21 16:54 1 101 15 Ukrainian Politics

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 4 417 13

Belgium has frozen 58 billion euros of Russian assets - largest among EU countries The Belgian Ministry of Finance froze 58 billion euros of Russian assets, the largest amount of any EU country. 28.02.23 00:13 2 281 12 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions

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 1 460 14