The donation, which took place at a formal ceremony in the naval port of Zeebrugge, was attended by Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken and his Dutch counterpart, Ruben Brekelmans
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
Organized by the Brussels-based non-profit Promote Ukraine, the gathering aims to serve as both a remembrance of the war’s toll and a strong call to action for continued support for Ukraine
Recent European Commission data indicates that approximately 4.3 million Ukrainians currently benefit from this status across the EU, with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic hosting the largest number of refugees
The dialogue comes at a critical juncture as the war in Ukraine nears its third year and questions loom over the West's sustained backing for Kyiv. In a statement released by Berlin, Scholz expressed Germany's ongoing commitment to achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict
