A woman rides her bike past an Ukraine themed artwork, created by Ukrainian artist Gamlet Zinkivskyi, on the facade of the European External Action Service headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March

However, the delay in receiving the Belgian Fighting Falcons could help ensure that aviators are given extra time to train on the multirole aircraft.

From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speak with the media as they arrive for an EU Summit

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels,

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,

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.

One of the mechanisms Europe has at its disposal to make up the shortfall of American backing is to fully seize frozen Russian assets held in the region.

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