
Belgium Rejects Brussels Proposal to Tap Russian Assets for Ukraine Funding
The Belgian government wants solid guarantees from other EU member states that they will share responsibility for undermining Moscow’s finances.

The Belgian government wants solid guarantees from other EU member states that they will share responsibility for undermining Moscow’s finances.

The Belgian foreign minister condemned Israel’s “unacceptable” boarding of a Gaza-bound vessel and summoned the ambassador.

Brussels is supposed to lay down its cards later this week, but is having to be increasingly careful about hurting Europeans.

According to the Israeli PM, Bart de Wever is seeking “to appease Islamic terrorism by sacrificing Israel.”

Belgium’s commitment to a Palestinian state mirrors similar pledges from France, Australia and the UK—while angering Israel.

Coalition parties are putting pressure on the prime minister, demanding a tougher stance on Israel.