Belgium risks becoming “new Hungary” as it blocks €210 billion Ukraine loan
Diplomats warn Belgium could lose influence in EU decision-making.
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Belgium’s PM calls Ukrainian victory a “fairy tale” — and wants EU taxpayers to pay instead of Russia
“Who really believes that Russia will lose in Ukraine? It’s a fairy tale, a complete illusion,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told La Libre Belgique on 2 December.
Germany scrambles to unlock €165bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Merz presses Belgium ahead of critical EU summit.
US presses EU states to reject Plan using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine — Bloomberg
Washington has been privately pressing European governments to block an EU proposal to deploy immobilized Russian funds for Ukraine’s financing needs, according to European diplomats quoted by Bloomberg.
EU plans to send €90 billion aid package to Ukraine in two years, as Kremlin allocates 40% of its budget for war in 2026
Meanwhile, Russia spends $1 billion daily to destroy Ukraine.
Study reveals Europe’s real choice on Ukraine: $972 billion for victory, or $1.8 trillion when Russia comes for Baltics
Abandoning Ukraine will cost twice as much as saving it.
Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees
Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
Belgium’s De Wever adds “peace deal” argument to block €140 billion Ukraine loan
Prime minister's letter to von der Leyen introduces new objection: frozen assets should be "bargaining chip" with Moscow
US and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace consultations
Just before the meeting, Trump lashed out at Kyiv for allegedly showing “zero gratitude” toward the US.
€140 billion lifeline at risk: Massive corruption scandal threatens Ukraine’s access to frozen Russian assets
Ukraine urgently needs this money as US aid dries up.
EU sends €5.9 billion for Ukraine’s reforms days after exposing €100M corruption scheme at nuclear operator
The €5.9 billion tranche received but €140 billion awaits.
“War profiteer” Norway urged to guarantee stalled EU reparations loan for Ukraine
Norwegian politicians push Oslo to guarantee EU's €140 billion Ukraine loan using profits from replacing Russia as Europe's gas supplier, amid Belgium's legal objections to frozen asset scheme.
Sitting on €193B in Russian cash, Belgium blocks crucial €140B loan to Ukraine
Brussels demands liability protection before releasing the loan backed by €193 ($221.5) billion it controls.
Stop fighting now, talk borders later: RFE/RL uncovers EU’s hush-hush plan to lock the Russia-Ukraine war in place
The first phase would freeze the frontline and bar Ukrainian offensives, with negotiations on territorial governance deferred to the next phase
Ukraine forms new international coalition under Russian fire
Integrated with the European grid, Ukraine can import electricity while the coalition coordinates funding, equipment, and technical support to keep homes and industries running.
“We are talking about end of illusions era in Europe,” Tusk warns Russia’s ICBM missiles now can hit any European capital within minutes
He expressed shock by the level of public complacency about the UK’s safety.
Reuters: Trump could unleash new sanctions on Russia’s economy, but waits to see if Europe dares move first
The White House weighs penalties on banking and oil exports even as it tests allies’ resolve, officials told Reuters.
Frozen billions, frozen will: Belgium stops Europe’s Russian assets plan cold
Brussels won’t share. Belgium won’t pay alone. Ukraine waits.
EU defense chief says Europe’s own €150 billion defense fund must now help Ukraine
Kubilius, speaking during the Berlin Global Dialogue, called on EU countries to support Ukraine using SAFE loans following the halt of US aid and its switch to a pay-for-weapons model.
Ukraine will use frozen Russian assets fund to build 3,000km long‑range weapons – Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president says Ukraine already has capabilities ranging from 150 to 3,000 kilometers, needs only funding for mass production.