Francken recently held discussions with his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, reaffirming Belgium’s commitment to aiding Ukraine. He also announced plans to visit Kyiv alongside Prime Minister Bart De Wever, underlining their unified stance
Additionally, Russian forces have launched sustained assaults on Kharkiv, opening a new front in the conflict. This tactic is widely seen as an attempt to stretch Ukraine's military resources thin across the 1,200 km front line, further complicating its defensive operations
This operation took place during coordinated raids in various locations in Antwerp and East Flanders on Wednesday and Thursday, targeting an extensive network involved in the production, distribution, and storage of illicit tobacco products
This decision, endorsed by both the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, reinforces the EU's unwavering commitment to bolstering Ukraine's economy through access to the lucrative EU single market
Following German privacy laws, the identities of both the victims and the suspect haven't been disclosed. Investigators are yet to determine a clear motive for the stabbings and whether the three men were acquainted
