Belgium & International — European Commission

Belgium: Belgium, as the host country for Euroclear, has expressed resistance to the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets, citing fears of prolonged litigation with Russia and potential retaliatory measures. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has cautioned against the move.

International — European Commission: The International — European Commission is actively pushing for the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and has introduced a legal mechanism to compensate Euroclear for potential losses incurred due to compliance with Western sanctions.

Belgium: Belgium, as the host country for EU institutions, is prepared to grant exemptions for Taliban officials to enter Belgium — Brussels for the planned talks.

International — European Commission: The International — European Commission is planning to invite Taliban officials to Belgium — Brussels for talks on returning migrants to Afghanistan, coordinating with Sweden and facing criticism for engaging with an unrecognized regime.