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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced a military aid plan after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels during an EU summit, stating that Belgium plans to transfer 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of 2026, in order to continue supporting Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

According to @clashreport, on October 15, 2026 Beijing time, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk made a public statement to Ukrainian President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people after holding talks with European leaders in Brussels, clearly conveying the message of support: “You are not alone.”

NATO Secretary General Rutte (Rutte) publicly stated that he does not oppose European armies as such, but does not advocate building a European army in addition to each country's national army, arguing that this would be overly complex and that, for reasons of sovereignty and command and control, a European army would be impossible to realize.

During Canadian Prime Minister Carney's visit to Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first "associate member," sparking widespread outside attention and discussion.

Belgian police arrested Zhang Biwei, a Canadian-Chinese intern at NATO's IT department, in Mons. An investigating judge subsequently ordered his arrest on charges of suspected espionage for a third country and participation in a criminal organization.

The U.S. Mission to the EU held a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in Brussels, Belgium, featuring country dancing, music, and the flying of the new flag. The event attracted Americans in Europe and Europeans alike, with several dignitaries delivering speeches to emphasize U.S.-EU ties.