Belgium mulls providing heavy weapons to Ukraine

BRUSSELS

The Belgian government will consider providing heavy weapons and military material to Ukraine as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues.

In a meeting to be chaired by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Wednesday, members of the federal government will discuss providing additional support to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and artillery weapons, according to local media.

Belgium provided 5,000 automatic weapons, 200 anti-tank weapons and 3,800 tons of fuel to Ukraine in February.

Since the war began on Feb. 24, the civilian death toll in Ukraine has climbed to 2,104, while 2,862 more people have been injured, according to UN estimates, with the true figure feared to be much higher.

More than 5 million Ukrainians have fled to other countries, with over 7 million more internally displaced, said the UN refugee agency.