Zelenskyy discusses broad cooperation and ongoing military support with Belgium's foreign minister in Kyiv

What happened

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on 18 August that he met with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Kyiv, where they discussed "practically all areas of bilateral and multilateral cooperation," according to Zelenskyy’s statement on X (formerly Twitter) as cited by European Pravda.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Zelenskyy specifically noted Belgium's significant role in helping Ukraine strengthen its combat aviation capabilities and highlighted Belgium’s readiness to continue such support. He expressed hope to implement their discussions and emphasized the need for enhanced protection against Russian strikes. Additionally, he mentioned ongoing work on a Drone Deal, with plans to sign the agreement discussed during the meeting.

On the economic and diplomatic front, Prévot underlined that risks related to confiscating frozen Russian assets should be shared among EU countries, signaling a cautious and collective approach within the European Union. This aligns with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha’s call to revive active discussions on the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

Known from the source

• On 18 August, Zelenskyy met with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Kyiv.
• They discussed broad areas of cooperation, including bilateral and multilateral ties.
• Belgium has helped Ukraine strengthen combat aviation and is ready to continue support.
• Work is underway on a Drone Deal, with potential signing dates discussed.
• Prévot emphasized shared EU risk management concerning confiscated frozen Russian assets.

What remains unclear

These talks underscore Belgium’s active partnership with Ukraine in both military and diplomatic domains during the conflict. The Drone Deal and combat aviation aid may contribute to Ukraine’s defense strategy, while coordinated EU management of frozen Russian funds could offer long-term financial support.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Exact terms and timing of the Drone Deal agreement. Specifics and scale of Belgium’s ongoing combat aviation support. Details on EU member states’ positions regarding frozen Russian assets risk sharing.

Evidence note

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Original source: Ukrainska Pravda English. Open the source.