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Ukraine
Belgium Pushes Back Against EU Plan to Use Russian Assets for Ukraine
The Belgian government has insisted it wants solid guarantees from other EU countries that they will share the liability.
Dec. 3, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky-Trump Delegation Meeting in Brussels Scrapped as Envoys Return to Washington
A planned Brussels meeting between Zelensky and the Trump delegation, led by Witkoff and son-in-law Kushner, was canceled as the Ukrainian president abruptly returned to Kyiv.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2025
UK
UK Fails to Reach Deal to Access EU Defence Scheme
European nations have scrambled to bolster their militaries since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Brussels launching its loan initiative earlier this year.
Nov. 28, 2025
EU
EU Diplomats Intensify Pressure on Belgium Over Frozen Russian Assets
As tensions sharpen ahead of the December EU summit, several member states now openly question whether Belgium is honoring its commitments on frozen Russian assets or quietly absorbing the windfall.
Nov. 28, 2025
Russia
Russia Threatens Countermeasures Over Potential Seizure of Its Assets in EU
Russia’s Duma warns of legal retaliation if the EU seizes its frozen assets to fund Ukraine during the full-scale war. Belgium has consistently demanded stronger legal guarantees from the EU.
Nov. 20, 2025
Energy
New Mystery Drones Over Belgium’s Doel Nuclear Plant Spark Security Fears
Three unidentified drones were spotted flying over Belgium’s Doel nuclear power plant near Antwerp. Earlier drone overflights in Belgium were suspected espionage activity.
Nov. 10, 2025
UK
UK Sending Experts and Equipment to Help Belgium Combat Drone Disruptions
Drones have been spotted over airports and military bases in Belgium in the last week, having caused major disruption across Europe in recent months.
Nov. 10, 2025
US
US Said to Back Europe’s Push to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump was reportedly opposed to the idea as of October, and the plan remains in limbo due to resistance from Belgium, which hosts the funds.
Nov. 7, 2025
Ukraine
EU, Belgium to Negotiate on $162B Reparations Loan to Ukraine After Deadlock
EU and Belgian leaders meet Friday to break deadlock on €140B Ukraine reparations loan using frozen Russian assets amid legal and financial concerns.
Nov. 5, 2025
Drones
Belgium Probes Drone Sightings After Flights Halted Overnight
The main airport in Brussels and another in Liege had to suspend arrivals and departures late Tuesday for several hours after suspected drones were spotted nearby.
Nov. 5, 2025
Russia
Belgium Halts Flights at Brussels Airport After Drone Sighting
Belgium has also seen repeated airspace violations at the Kleine Brogel airbase, where unknown drones were spotted for three consecutive nights between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, as well as Nov. 4.
Nov. 5, 2025
Europe
Belgium Orders Military to Shoot Down Drones Over Bases After Suspected Espionage Flights
The drones, described as large high-altitude aircraft, repeatedly breached airspace over Kleine-Brogel – a key NATO base hosting nuclear-capable F-16s and slated to receive F-35s from 2027.
Nov. 4, 2025
NATO
Belgium Launches Probe After Third Straight Night of Spying Drones Over NATO Base
Brussels confirms formal investigation into repeated breaches at Kleine-Brogel, while military expert tells Kyiv Post the crisis could prove a “net gain for the alliance” by forcing rapid upgrade.
Nov. 3, 2025
NATO
Belgian Minister Says NATO Would ‘Flatten Moscow,’ Kremlin Rages
Belgium’s Defense Minister warned that any Russian missile strike on Brussels would bring a devastating NATO response – prompting a furious statement from Moscow.
Oct. 29, 2025
Europe
Europe Weighs Joint Debt ‘Plan B’ to Fund Ukraine After Belgium Blocks Reparations Loan
Politico reports that insiders believe the contingency plan is a pressure tactic to push reluctant member states to move faster on a favored scheme to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv’s defense.
Oct. 27, 2025
Ukraine
EU Leaders Commit to Addressing Ukraine’s Financial Needs for 2026-2027
Belgium’s PM, fearing a backlash from Moscow, had refused to back the proposal unless other member states agreed to share the legal and financial risk involved.
Oct. 24, 2025