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Belgium will send three F-16s to Ukraine by year-end, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that an agreement had been reached with Belgium to deliver three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of the year. Zelenskyy also discussed defense, energy, logistics and reconstruction support with Denmark and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Belgium and Ukraine have agreed that Belgium will send three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of the year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country’s defense capabilities needed to be strengthened as he announced the agreement.
In a statement on X, Zelenskyy said that Belgium and other countries, including Spain, were making urgent deliveries of F-16 munitions to Ukraine. Saying that Russia was increasing tensions every day, Zelenskyy stressed the need to strengthen defense capabilities to strike aerial targets and protect people.
The Ukrainian president thanked the Belgian prime minister and government for their support.
Denmark’s defense and energy support
Zelenskyy discussed defense and energy support in a separate meeting in Ukraine with Speaker of the Danish Parliament Søren Gade.
Zelenskyy said Denmark’s strong and consistent support for Ukraine needed to continue, adding that financial contributions to defense production and direct defense assistance were necessary.
Zelenskyy said measures against jet-powered drones and stronger air defenses against ballistic missiles were needed. He added that Ukraine and Denmark could explore opportunities under the European Union’s SAFE mechanism to strengthen their shared security.
Energy, logistics and reconstruction on the agenda
During his meeting with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso, Zelenskyy thanked the bank for supporting efforts to increase Ukraine’s electricity generation and protect its energy infrastructure. He said Ukraine expected this support to continue.
The meeting also addressed Ukraine’s energy sector, logistics infrastructure and data centers. Zelenskyy said these areas were targeted in Russia’s attacks, adding that efforts were under way to attract investment and maintain Ukrainian exports.
Zelenskyy said the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development could provide financial and infrastructure support for rebuilding facilities damaged by Russia’s attacks and strengthening Ukraine’s economy. He described this support as important.
Zelenskyy also said that a significant portion of the food supplies on which countries in different parts of the world rely remained in Ukraine despite the ongoing attacks there. He stressed the importance of putting into practice the support the bank could provide in financing and infrastructure.
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