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Belgium opposes transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Belgian Defence Minister rejects EU calls to transfer frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

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Belgium digs in on frozen Russian assets as EU seeks compromise

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has firmly rejected transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, drawing criticism from Baltic states. The EU has floated a new proposal to address Belgium's legal concerns, but details remain undisclosed. The standoff threatens a key source of funding for Ukraine's war effort.

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