Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed media reports about issues related to transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. These aircraft, meant for the Ukrainian army fighting against Russia, will be delivered with significant delays—only in 2026.
Ukraine will receive Belgian F-16 fighters no earlier than 2026.Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever stated this during a conversation with journalists before
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EU holds emergency summit to discuss Ukraine, plan to rearm continent
Europe fails to reach deal on Ukraine, rearmament after emergency talks end without agreement
The continent remains divided on what exactly that support for Ukraine might look like and how Europe should adapt to what many see as a new world order under President Trump.
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What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks
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Belgium postpones F-16 delivery to Ukraine for a yearBelgium has postponed the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until 2026. However, spare parts may be provided as early as this year, according to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. “I do not rule out that F-16s will be sent to Ukraine this year for spare parts,
Hopes for a looming peace deal between Ukraine and Russia were seemingly dashed last week. Quick thinking by European leaders might rescue some of it.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Brussels on March 6, where he will meet with the Prime Minister of Belgium, take part in an
Defence chiefs are expected to discuss the plans in Paris next week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need for "new, substantial steps".
The delay is due to the fact that Belgium is waiting to receive new F-35 fighter jets to replace the current fleet of F-16s. De Wever provided no further details on the expected arrival of the F-35s. The F-16s are intended for combat use in Ukraine ...
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E.U. Leaders Hold Emergency Summit on Defense and Ukraine Aid as U.S. Security Support Wanes
European leaders back defense spend push amid uncertainty over Trump aid to Ukraine
European leaders have upped the ante on defense spending plans as they look to support Kyiv and fill a potential void of U.S. aid.
EU summit on Ukraine: Europe seems ready to spend on defense
From "watershed moment" to "turning point," there's been no shortage of declarations about the danger from Russia as the US turns on Ukraine and Europe. Von der Leyen spoke of a "watershed moment" for Europe and Ukraine.
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post to X as Zelenskyy arrived.
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