Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has acknowledged that the conflict in Ukraine is currently being financed primarily by Europe and called for a more active diplomatic role for the European Union.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing foreign media, that the Prime Minister expressed concern over the EU's absence from the direct negotiation process regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. De Wever characterized the lack of EU participation in settlement talks as an unusual situation given the continent's significant involvement.
According to De Wever, the EU must maintain and increase pressure on Russia. He noted that for effective support, issues such as Hungary's veto on the 90 billion euro financing package for Kyiv must be addressed, alongside the implementation of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Regarding the potential normalization of relations with Moscow, the Belgian Prime Minister stated: "This is a long-term process that can only begin after a peace treaty is signed, but for now, Belgium fully supports the 20th package of sanctions against Russia."
The statement comes at a critical juncture for European diplomacy as the bloc navigates internal disagreements over long-term financial commitments to Ukraine. Belgium, as a key member of the European Union and host to major international institutions in Brussels, has consistently advocated for a unified European response to regional security challenges. The proposed 20th sanctions package represents a continuation of the EU's strategy to limit Russia's economic capabilities while seeking a sustainable resolution to the ongoing hostilities.
