Belgium says using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine will endanger a peace deal
Premier Bart De Wever sets out conditions that would resolve his objections to a proposed €140bn EU loan to Kyiv
Premier Bart De Wever sets out conditions that would resolve his objections to a proposed €140bn EU loan to Kyiv

Belgium resists plan fearing retaliation by Moscow over assets immobilised on its soil

Rightwing nationalist Bart De Wever challenges full support for Ukraine in quest for lower energy prices

There are ways to overcome a Belgian block and provide game-changing support to Kyiv

Contentious proposal to fund Ukraine would mark watershed moment for EU

Kyiv and European allies seek to strengthen their hand as Washington-led peace talks reach critical phase

Euroclear has been thrust into the spotlight by the EU’s failed plan to use cash on its balance sheet to assist Ukraine