Belgian Foreign Minister: We will send 30 F-16s to Ukraine
| Belgium's foreign minister claimed that the country will send a total of 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine before 2028. |
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency quoted by Tass, the Foreign Minister of Belgium Haje Lehabib, pointing out that this country will send a total of 30 F-16 fighter planes to Ukraine by 2028, claimed that The first shipment will be delivered to Kiev later this year.
Belgium’s senior diplomat claimed: Belgium is committed to sending 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and the first shipment should reach this country before the end of this year. .
Lehabib from the “Reform Movement” party of Belgium will participate in the June 9 European Parliament elections. Charles Michel, the president of the European Union Council, plays an important role in this party. In addition, EU Commissioner Didier Reynders, who is leading efforts to confiscate Russia’s frozen assets, is also a member of this party.
Lehabib said that Belgium has already allocated more than 1.7 billion euros of funds for direct arms assistance to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Brussels today and meet with high-ranking officials as well as the King of Belgium. A 10-year security agreement will be signed between the two countries.
