Belgian PM Faces Backlash Over Call to Normalize EU-Russia Ties

Belgian PM blasted for calling to normalize ties with Russia

3/17/2026, 3:54:57 PM en source ↗

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Belgium's prime minister has drawn sharp criticism from European Union officials after publicly advocating for the bloc to normalize its relations with Russia. The call runs counter to the EU's dominant stance of sustained pressure and sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. The remarks have reignited divisions within the EU over how to handle long-term engagement with Russia.

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Preview The Belgian prime minister faced sharp criticism from EU officials after suggesting the bloc should normalize relations with Russia
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