{
  "id": 14787587,
  "title": "Zelenskyy Calls For Belgian Support With F-16s And Continued Freezing Of Russian Assets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zelenskyy-calls-for-belgian-support-with-f-16s-and-continued-freezing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T20:21:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/zelenskyy-calls-for-belgian-support-with-f-16s-and-continued-freezing-of-russian-assets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised King Philippe of Belgium and the Belgian government for their ongoing support of Ukraine during a meeting with the monarch. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that Russia continues to bombard Ukraine with missiles and drones, making the reinforcement of air defense a top priority. Zelenskyy expressed optimism that Belgium would offer additional aid, specifically in the form of delivering F-16 fighter jets and ammunition for the aircraft. These jets, he noted, are instrumental in helping Ukraine combat Russian jet-powered Shahed drones. Furthermore, Zelenskyy stressed the critical importance of maintaining the freeze on Russian assets as long as the conflict persists. \"Russia must not obtain any resources to finance further killings and destabilization in Europe,\" Zelenskyy declared, extending his gratitude to Belgium for its support.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked King Philippe of Belgium, the Belgian government and the Belgian people for their continued support for Ukraine during an audience with the monarch, UATV English reports. Zelenskyy said Ukraine continues to face constant Russian missile and drone attacks on its cities and communities, making the strengthening of air defense a top priority. He…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}