FT: EU eyes Belgian king as Hungary threatens to block Russia sanctions renewal
A royal WWII decree is considered a fallback option to retain Russia’s frozen €190 bn in the EU if pro-Russian Budapest vetoes sanctions renewal.
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Belgium triples NATO rapid reaction force in 2025
Belgium will dramatically increase its NATO-ready troops from 500 to potentially 1,500 in 2025.
Belgium’s Thales signs memorandum of defense cooperation with Ukraine
Ukraine's defense industry is set to receive technology transfer and components for missile production through a new partnership with Belgium's Thales.
Politico: Seven NATO members oppose immediate membership invitation for Ukraine
US, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain are slow-walking Ukraine's request for the immediate invitation, despite Zelenskyy's insistence on wartime invitation necessity
Belgium strengthens security measures due to possible sabotage and espionage
Recent incidents, including cyberattacks and sabotage attempts linked to pro-Russian actors, highlight the increasing complexity of security challenges facing Europe.
Euroclear to transfer € 1.55 billion to Ukraine fund from frozen Russian assets in July 2024
In addition to the significant transfer to the Ukraine fund, Euroclear will pay Belgium €836 million in corporate taxes from the profits of sanctioned Russian assets for the first half of 2024.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 825: Belgium signs security deal, pledges F-16 jets for Ukraine’s military forces
Belgium has pledged to deliver 30 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv by 2028, with the initial aircraft arriving this year.
Zelenskyy tours Melsbroek base, meets Ukrainian F-16 pilot trainees
During his visit to Belgium, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited a Belgian airbase to observe Ukrainian military personnel training to operate F-16 fighter jets for use in Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine and Belgium ink bilateral security and long-term support agreement
Belgium and Ukraine's 10-year security agreement includes €977 million in 2023 aid, 30 F-16 jets, and ongoing support for Ukraine's military and economic sectors.
Belgium PM: Ukraine to receive 30 F-16s, can use them only within Ukraine
Belgium announces delivery of 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by 2028, with initial aircraft arriving this year. Belgian Prime Minister De Croo says the jets must be used exclusively on Ukrainian soil.
Zelenskyy visits Brussels to ink security deals and tour pilot training site for Ukraine’s F-16 pilots
Zelenskyy visits Brussels to sign a string of security agreements with allies, address reporters, and visit a pilot training facility for Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
Belgium allocates € 9 mln for reconstruction of energy facilities in Ukraine
With UN-backed initiatives, Belgium aims to fortify Ukraine's power facilities, focusing on Kharkiv area.
Russia must pay: US paves way for historic confiscation of $ 300bn in reparations for Ukraine
The ball is now in the EU's court, as the confiscation of Russian assets becomes a matter of political will
Belgian PM says first F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine by summer
The first F-16 multi-role fighter jets with trained pilots is to be delivered to Ukraine by early summer. This was announced at a briefing in Brussels by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo.
EU launches task force to combat Russian interference in European elections
The task force will be temporary, but leaders are eyeing permanent measures. The Russian influence network reportedly aimed to appoint agents as employees of MEPs
Belgium investigates Russian interference in EU election campaign
Belgian intelligence services have uncovered evidence of Russian influence groups meddling in European elections to bolster pro-Russian narratives and candidates, Prime Minister Alexander de Croo announced today.
Belgium pledges €100M to maintain Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jet fleet
This week, Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba announced that F-16 jets would be in Ukraine's airspace by mid-summer.
Belgium to deploy two F-16s and 50 military personnel to train Ukrainian pilots in Denmark
Belgium commits to an eight-week F-16 training program in Denmark to aid Ukrainian pilots, technicians, and mission planners.
Putin falsely claims Belgium exists largely “thanks to Russia”
Russian President Putin falsely claims Belgium owes its statehood to Russia, continuing his pattern of distorting history to emphasize Russia's importance in world events.
Belgium to fund $ 216 mn for Czech initiative to transfer 800K shells to Ukraine
The Czech initiative aims to urgently transfer 800,000 shells to Ukraine. The Czech President had earlier searched for the funds to transfer the ammunition.
