Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever was upbeat about NATO’s support to Ukraine and used the organisation’s new loan plans for the country to take a sly dig at the United States.
De Wever noted that NATO stands ready to provide 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid to Ukraine this year and in 2027.
“This is also a very strong ‘red card’ to Putin,” he said, adding, “You can’t just take back a red card. You know that.”
Belgium beat the US 4-1 on Monday in a World Cup round of 16 knockout match. FIFA lifted a suspension on a star US striker for the Belgium game after US President Donald Trump intervened.
De Wever and Trump were seated at the same summit table in Ankara on Wednesday.
