Bart De Wever & Ukraine

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever, Belgian Prime Minister, has cautioned that using frozen Russian assets would likely trigger prolonged litigation with Russia and has refused to approve the plan, citing fears of Russian retaliation against Belgium's interests.

Ukraine: Ukraine is the intended beneficiary of the EU's plan to use Russia's frozen assets, which would provide a financial lifeline to cover its long-term budget shortfall and aid its war effort. The lawsuit by the Iraq — Central Bank of Iraq complicates this plan.

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever, the Prime Minister of Belgium, expressed relief that the plan to use frozen Russian assets was set aside, calling it too risky and complex.

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of Belgium, criticized the plan as 'a complete illusion'.