Belgium Blocks Push to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Minister Franken: Belgium has 'closed the door' on attempts to push through the topic of Russian assets.
Consensus
- Belgium has rejected attempts by some EU countries to revive the discussion about using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine.
- Belgian Defense Minister Theo Frankens stated that the issue is closed and not open for discussion.
- The statement was made in a television interview.
- The topic involves the use of frozen Russian assets in Western countries to support Ukraine.
Points of divergence
- The Financial Times reported that several EU countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland, plan to send a letter to the European Commission urging the resumption of efforts to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Minister Franken: Belgium 'closed the door' on attempts to push through the topic of Russian assets — Вечерняя Москва
- Belgium 'closed the door' on attempts to push the topic of Russian assets again — Вести
- Belgium 'closed the door' on attempts by several EU countries to push again the topic of using Russia's frozen assets. — РИА Новости (Telegram)