Belgium Commits to Supplying Ukraine with 30 F-16 Jets and €1 Billion in Military Aid

Belgium has committed to providing Ukraine with 30 US-made F-16 fighter jets over the next four years, alongside a pledge of 1 billion euros in military aid, mirroring a similar commitment by Spain. This development follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Brussels, where he sought to bolster support for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. The F-16 jets, which Ukraine has long sought, are seen as a significant enhancement to its air force capabilities, although they are accompanied by limitations, such as being restricted to use within Ukrainian territory. Zelenskyy’s tour also included securing bilateral security agreements with Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, amidst challenges in obtaining unanimous EU support due to opposition from Hungary.

• Belgium to supply Ukraine with 30 F-16 fighter jets over four years and 1 billion euros in military aid.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Brussels to seek support for the war against Russia.
• The F-16 jets are to be used exclusively within Ukrainian territory.
• Zelenskyy signed bilateral security agreements with Belgium, Spain, and Portugal.
• EU unanimous support for Ukraine hindered by Hungary’s opposition.
• The Czech initiative has emerged as a vital source of ammunition for Ukraine, bypassing EU bureaucracy and garnering international support.
• Germany and other countries have significantly contributed to the Czech-led ammunition initiative.
• EU manufacturers have increased their production capacity but face challenges in receiving timely orders from governments.
• Despite increased production capabilities, there are delays in fulfilling the EU’s pledge to deliver 1 million rounds of 155mm ammunition to Ukraine.

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