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Broken and Defeated, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is a Sinking Ship

Rafael Pinto Borges December 21, 2025

This is a Commission that confuses moralistic fervour and emotional manipulation with legal authority and slogan-infested political theatre with actual power.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks during his annual end-of-year press conference, in Moscow, on December 19, 2025.

Putin: Responsibility To End the War Lies with the West Now

TEC News / AFP December 19, 2025

At his annual end-of-year press conference Friday, the Russian president laid out the Russian narrative on how the war in Ukraine might end.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow on December 19, 2025.

Putin Warns of “Severe Consequences” Should EU Use Russian Assets To Finance Ukraine

TEC News / AFP December 19, 2025

The Russian president signalled Moscow will not compromise in peace talks, and insisted negotiations must come before any ceasefire.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) speaks as European Council President António Costa (C) and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen listen during a press conference after the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium on December 19, 2025.

Small Victory for Common Sense: European Council Decides Against Using Russian Assets To Finance Ukraine

Javier Villamor December 19, 2025

Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia opted out of a mega loan to Kyiv that will impose yet another burden on European taxpayers.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the press as she arrives to attend the European Council meeting in Brussels on December 18, 2025.

Expect Chaos in Brussels at Its Most High-Pressure Summit in Years

Michael Curzon December 18, 2025

The EU has two proposals for funding Ukraine, and both are unpalatable for a number of member states.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on October 16, 2024

Belgium Under Attack Although Not Only One Concerned About Confiscating Russian Assets

Michael Curzon December 17, 2025

Officials stress that doubts remain across the continent—but Brussels will likely try to work around these.

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Rafael Pinto Borges December 15, 2025

With neither Brussels nor any EU member state at war with Russia, the illegality of the EU Commission’s planned action is not really under dispute.

The building housing Euroclear, an international fund depository based in Brussels, Belgium

Moscow Takes Legal Action Against Euroclear Over Frozen Assets

TEC News / AFP December 12, 2025

No details have been provided on whether the lawsuit has been officially filed or how any ruling from a Russian court might be enforced.

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Christina Holmgren-Larson December 6, 2025

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

Belgium Warns EU: We Won’t Pay the Price for Russian Asset Plan

TEC News December 4, 2025

Belgium’s prime minister told lawmakers that any move to tap Moscow’s frozen funds could expose Brussels to massive legal claims

Tag: frozen Russian assets

Broken and Defeated, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is a Sinking Ship

Putin: Responsibility To End the War Lies with the West Now

Putin Warns of “Severe Consequences” Should EU Use Russian Assets To Finance Ukraine

Small Victory for Common Sense: European Council Decides Against Using Russian Assets To Finance Ukraine

Expect Chaos in Brussels at Its Most High-Pressure Summit in Years

Belgium Under Attack Although Not Only One Concerned About Confiscating Russian Assets

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Moscow Takes Legal Action Against Euroclear Over Frozen Assets

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Belgium Warns EU: We Won’t Pay the Price for Russian Asset Plan

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