Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed media reports about issues related to transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. These aircraft, meant for the Ukrainian army fighting against Russia, will be delivered with significant delays—only in 2026.
Ukraine will receive Belgian F-16 fighters no earlier than 2026.Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever stated this during a conversation with journalists before
Belgium has postponed the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until 2026. However, spare parts may be provided as early as this year, according to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. “I do not rule out that F-16s will be sent to Ukraine this year for spare parts,
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Brussels on March 6, where he will meet with the Prime Minister of Belgium, take part in an
Defence chiefs are expected to discuss the plans in Paris next week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need for "new, substantial steps".
The delay is due to the fact that Belgium is waiting to receive new F-35 fighter jets to replace the current fleet of F-16s. De Wever provided no further details on the expected arrival of the F-35s. The F-16s are intended for combat use in Ukraine ...
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"Europe faces a clear and present danger," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post to X as Zelenskyy arrived.