Due to a nationwide strike by security and ground staff at the airport terminal, Brussels Airport is canceling all flights. Passengers are promised to rebook tickets.
Ukrainian manufacturers of components for weapons can receive a grant of up to UAH 8 million to expand production. The state will finance 50% of the project cost.
Ukraine and Belgium will cooperate in the defense sector and increase joint production. The parties also discussed sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's European integration.
Photos of the Chinese J-36, a sixth-generation aircraft with a "flying wing" design, have appeared online. Experts note the unusual configuration of the engines, which may provide additional thrust.
On April 10, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" regarding the deployment of troops in Ukraine will take place. On April 11, Ramstein will discuss air defense and weapons production.
The Prime Minister of Belgium announced a package of aid to Ukraine in the amount of 1 billion euros for 2025 and 1 billion annually for defense needs. Also, Belgium will transfer 2 F-16s to Ukraine in 2024 and 2 in 2025.
Belgium will provide Ukraine with two F-16s in 2024 as spare parts, and two more aircraft in 2025. The transfer will take place after Belgium receives the F-35.
Belgian government officials, led by the Prime Minister, have arrived in Kyiv to demonstrate support for Ukraine and discuss cooperation in the defense sector. They are accompanied by the heads of Belgian defense companies.
Bart De Wever stated that Belgium will not arrest Netanyahu, even despite the ICC warrant, citing realpolitik. The opposition criticized these words.
Belgium has delayed the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until 2026 due to delays in receiving F-35s. Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed continued support for Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever, in Brussels ahead of the EU summit. The parties discussed the supply of artillery, the production of drones and missiles, and also expressed gratitude for the F-16s.