The delivery of Belgian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, initially announced two years ago, is experiencing significant delays and a notable reduction in the planned quantity. Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on September 29 the imminent reception, by the end of the year, of three aircraft, whereas seven F-16s were initially envisioned. This announcement comes in a context where Belgium had promised to gradually transfer its old F-16s to Ukraine, but depended on receiving new American F-35s for this. The 2018 contract provided for the delivery of 42 F-35s to Belgium, of which only two have been received to date, causing this delay. (francais.rt.com) President Zelensky emphasized that an accelerated procedure would be put in place for these three fighter jets. He also specified that Ukraine had already received urgent ammunition deliveries for the...
The dissonance is marked regarding the delivery of Belgian F-16s to Ukraine. Knack.be (West, News magazine/Generalist) confirms the delivery of three F-16s this year without mentioning any delay or notable reduction, focusing on the fact that Belgium will deliver aircraft. Conversely, francais.rt.com (East/South, Anti-Western Narrative) presents a narrative that contradicts initial expectations...
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