18/06/2026
Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Belgium
As part of an official visit to Belgium, the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky held a meeting with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Vever.
The Head of State thanked Belgium for financial and defensive assistance to our country. Leaders discussed further support for Ukraine, including strengthening of air defense. It was about the possibilities of additional contributions to the PURL program and the implementation of joint projects within SAFE.
The Prime Minister informed about the preparation of a new large defense package and contributions to PURL.
Separate attention - the plan and timeline of the supply of F-16 aircraft from Belgium. Already this year there will be the first deliveries, and Ukraine expects that further fighters will come too promptly.
The President spoke about the meetings at the Group Seven summit, the overall situation in diplomacy and the work with partners in the special format Drone Deals. Vladimir Zelensky suggested Belgium to make a relevant agreement and build a secure partnership.
It was also about the European integration of Ukraine. The President thanked Belgium for its support of the opening of the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. According to the Head of State, our country is counting on opening the remaining five clusters in the near future. Vladimir Zelensky emphasized that despite the war, Ukrainians are fulfilling their obligations, and the level of support for EU entry among our people is one of the highest among candidate countries, so it is fair that negotiations on entry move in accordance with Ukraine's progress in reforms.
We also talked about strengthening sanctions pressure on the Russian shadow fleet. 🇺🇦 🇧🇪