A woman rides her bike past an Ukraine themed artwork, created by Ukrainian artist Gamlet Zinkivskyi, on the facade of the European External Action Service headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March

However, the delay in receiving the Belgian Fighting Falcons could help ensure that aviators are given extra time to train on the multirole aircraft.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speak with the media as they arrive for an EU Summit

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels,

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed media reports about issues related to transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. These aircraft, meant for the Ukrainian army fighting against Russia, will be delivered with significant delays—only in 2026.

Ukraine will receive Belgian F-16 fighters no earlier than 2026.Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever stated this during a conversation with journalists before

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has announced that the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine has been postponed until 2026. Source: Wever in a statement before a meeting with other European Union leaders in Brussels,

The continent remains divided on what exactly that support for Ukraine might look like and how Europe should adapt to what many see as a new world order under President Trump.

Hopes for a looming peace deal between Ukraine and Russia were seemingly dashed last week. Quick thinking by European leaders might rescue some of it.

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.