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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.
The Prime Minister of Belgium and the Minister of Defense will visit Kyiv to express support for Ukrainians.
Huawei has fired two employees and suspended a third for their involvement in a corruption scandal. They are suspected of bribing European politicians to lobby for the company's interests.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar won the Tour of Flanders for the second time, after a race on the Vieux Quaremont section. He beat former world champion Mads Pedersen and van der Poel.
Bart De Wever stated that Belgium will not arrest Netanyahu, even despite the ICC warrant, citing realpolitik. The opposition criticized these words.
General Cavoli announced the preparation of a new batch of F-16s for Ukraine and the expansion of pilot training. Ukrainian forces are already using F-16s to protect the sky.
The DOCVILLE Film Festival in Belgium canceled the screening of the film "Russians at War" after an appeal from the Embassy of Ukraine. The film tried to portray Russian soldiers as "victims of circumstances."
Representatives of parliaments from 17 EU countries and MEPs arrived in Kyiv. The visit is a symbol of support, solidarity and trust in Ukraine.
London and Paris' military plans for Ukraine have met with reluctance from other European countries. Without US support, they doubt a lasting ceasefire.
In April, big screens will feature a selection of film premieres: from Minecraft to an Irish drama, thrillers about cryptographers, and horror films about disappearances.
In Paris, leaders discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of "deterrent forces. " Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions and the role of the United States in stopping the war.
Access to medicines in frontline territories remains critical due to hostilities. Doctors record the destruction of pharmacies and problems with logistics, especially for the elderly.
The Ukrainian national football team lost to Belgium in the return leg of the Nations League play-offs with a score of 0:3. In the sum of two matches, Ukraine failed to move up in class.
On March 23, Ukraine will play the return match of the League of Nations play-offs against Belgium. Victory will open the way to Division A and improve positions in the draw for the Euro 2028 qualification.
Oleksiy Sych and Yukhym Konoplya, injured in the game against Belgium, have left the national team. They will not play in Sunday's return match of the Nations League play-offs due to injuries.
Serhiy Rebrov stated that the Ukrainian national team significantly improved their game after the break in the match against Belgium. He also expressed hope for the speedy recovery of injured Konoplya and Sych.
In the first leg of the League of Nations play-offs, the Ukrainians defeated the Belgians with a score of 3:1, showing the will to win. The return match will take place on March 23 in Belgium.
Forward of the Ukrainian national team Artem Dovbyk has been diagnosed with an infection, so his participation in the game against Belgium is questionable. Taloverov also left the team due to injury.
In the summer of 2025, the Ukrainian national team will participate in a friendly four-nation tournament in Canada. The opponents will be the national teams of Canada, New Zealand and Côte d'Ivoire.
The UK and the EU are discussing the seizing of frozen Russian assets to increase defence spending and increase pressure on Putin. The negotiations will include legal and financial cover for the confiscation.
Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne has died at the age of 43 from a rare form of cancer. Despite being in remission in April 2024, the disease returned, forcing her to end her career.
Belgian police conducted searches in Huawei's offices in Brussels on suspicion of corruption of MEPs. Lobbyists could pay bribes to influence EU decisions.
Footballers of the Ukrainian national team have left for Spain via Poland to prepare for the Nations League play-off matches against Belgium. Juniors are also involved in the training.
Sergiy Rebrov called up 25 players to the main squad of the Ukrainian national team for the Nations League playoff matches against Belgium. Yarmolenko, Nazaryna, and Buyalsky are returning to the team.
The President of Ukraine met with King Philippe of Belgium to discuss the end of the war and the return of deported children. Zelensky thanked Belgium for its support over the three years of war.
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.