Current events

The military support for Ukraine includes aviation and air defense, armored vehicles, artillery, enhancing maritime security, assistance with mine clearance, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

In Lisbon, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

The negotiations between Ukraine and Portugal were focused on the development of the partnership between the two countries and the support of the people. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting with Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro in Lisbon.

Portugal will provide at least €126 million in military support this year. It also reaffirms its participation in the F-16 Coalition, the International Maritime Capability Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition procurement program, demining efforts, and maritime security.

The Head of State was informed in detail about the combat characteristics and technical specifications of the aircraft, as well as about the training of Ukrainian pilots on the F-16s. The Belgian pilot instructors noted the high motivation of their Ukrainian colleagues.

The parties discussed the first Global Peace Summit aimed at establishing a just peace in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Head of State informed the Belgian monarch about Ukraine's vision and expectations from the Summit.

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in relations between Ukraine and Belgium. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a joint press conference with Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo.

For the first time, such a security agreement contains a specific number of military aircraft to be provided to Ukraine – 30 F-16s by 2028. And the first fighter jets are to be delivered this year.