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Due to maintenance delays in Belgium, more than half of Ukraine's F-16 fighter fleet is temporarily grounded, prompting calls for urgent logistical overhauls.

An 18-year-old Belgian student digging a trench at a former brewery found a 9 million euro gold treasure hidden in an old wall.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Belgium will transfer three F-16 fighter jets by the end of the year under an expedited procedure.

The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared an internal document in which the US is deemed an unreliable ally under the Trump presidency. The department recommends a "calibration" strategy and the diversification of diplomatic channels.

Angelina Kalinina lost the first set in a tiebreak but won the next two sets 6–1 each, earning the Ukrainian team its first point in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal against Belgium. Elina Svitolina was next onto the court.

Ukrainian drone operator Roman, who had been transferred to Belgium for treatment of his burns, has died. The body has already been repatriated to Ukraine, announced Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken.

In 2026, Belgium will transfer to Ukraine ammunition for F-16 fighter jets, intended to counter jet-powered Shahed drones. The parties also agreed on defense priorities through the end of the year.

Amid a budget deficit, Ukraine has once again raised the issue of Russia's frozen assets in the EU. Kyiv is proposing partial payments and guarantees to overcome Belgium's veto, which maintains an unchanged position.

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken stated that Brussels is categorically opposed to using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine: "the door is closed." The statement came amid pressure from Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and the Baltic states.

The Bulgarian parliament has approved the acquisition of seven minesweepers from Belgium and the Netherlands to strengthen Black Sea minesweeping within a joint NATO group with Romania and Turkey.

Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland have sent a joint letter to the European Commission calling for the resumption of work on transferring more than €200 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine and bypassing the Belgian veto.

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, called on Europe to use around €200 billion in frozen Russian assets to cover the damage from Russian aggression, rather than the budgetary funds of EU citizens. Belgium allows for their use but requires agreement on a mechanism for distributing legal risks.

🇧🇪 Belgium invests $6 million in Ukraine's reconstruction through the REBUF fund. 🔹 BIO Invest will allocate funds for real assets. 🔹 The fund is managed by Dragon Capital. 🔹 Since 2022, Belgian aid has exceeded €4.4 billion. #Ukraine #Belgium #Investments #REBUF

🇧🇪 Maxime Prévot stated that Belgium is ready to help Ukraine but demands guarantees regarding frozen Russian assets. The minister warned: if a court orders the return of €200 billion to Russia in 10–15 years, the Belgian budget will not withstand it. Brussels insists on collective responsibility of EU countries. #Belgium #Ukraine #MaximePrevot #RussianAssets

🔥 Belgium is battling its largest forest fire in history. The fire has engulfed 3,000 hectares of the Hoge Venen reserve. Authorities have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism: assistance is being provided by the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, and other countries. Residents of two villages have been evacuated, but houses have not yet been damaged. The summer of 2026 has become a time of massive fires across Europe. 🚁🇧🇪

🔥 The largest fire in Belgian history has engulfed 3,000 hectares in the High Fens. The fire threatens the German border, and smoke has reached France. Firefighters from 3 countries have been mobilized, and the EU has deployed equipment. Residents have been evacuated, and climatologists link this to climate change. #Belgium #Fire #Climate #Europe

🇧🇪 An 18-year-old student in Belgium found a treasure worth €9 million while digging for sewage pipes! 🏗️💰 At first, he thought they were 1 euro coins, but then discovered gold bars in the basement of a 1899 brewery. The police are already conducting an investigation, and heirs and contractors may claim the treasures. 🕵️‍♂️👑 #Belgium #Gold #Treasure #News

🇧🇪 Belgium introduces a 'digital filter' for refugees: document submission denied without the 'Reserve+' app. This affects women too! Officials demand proof of status in the app, otherwise — refusal to register. No official confirmation exists, but the practice is already in effect. #Ukraine #Belgium #ReservePlus #Migration