Turkey and Belgium plan to join international drone coalition for Ukraine
Coalition member states have committed $3 bn to support Ukraine in 2025, up from $2 bn delivered last year.
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Ukraine’s not just fighting with NATO weapons—it’s building them now
With KNDS Belgium, Kyiv plans to produce the NATO-compatible ammunition.
Belgium sends Ukraine a single tank — it could revolutionize the entire drone war
Its automated turret could give Ukraine’s Leopard 1 tanks the winning hand against deadly FPVs
Czech initiative delivers 400,000 more shells to Ukraine by end of April
Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová confirmed Czechia helped arrange the delivery of about 1.5 million artillery shells to Ukraine in 2024.
Belgium pledges € 1 billion annual military aid to Ukraine, signs defense production deals
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever announces ten defense companies has established manufacturing ties in Ukraine as Brussels seeks to bolster European security.
European legislators urge Belgium to seize € 250 bn in frozen Russian assets
59 MEPs, EU MPs, and three Ukrainian legislators signed an open letter to King Philippe, urging him to support transferring the assets directly to Ukraine.
Belgium delays F-16 deliveries—Ukraine must wait for at least another year
Despite the critical role of air support for Ukraine, Belgian defense officials cite delays in US F-35 deliveries as the main reason for postponing the transfer of F-16s.
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.
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