EU INTERNAL DEBATE ON UKRAINE PEACE
Growing divergence among European Union member states over whether to pursue diplomatic negotiations with Russia to end the Ukraine war, versus continued military and financial support for Kyiv
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Italy blocking NATO pledge to Ukraine – media
RTJul 1, 2026, 08:25 AM
NATO has agreed a 70 billion euro Ukraine funding pledge for 2026, but Italy is reportedly blocking a matching commitment for 2027, according to German outlet FAZ. The dispute highlights ongoing divisions among European allies over sustaining long-term military support for Kiev.
Belgian PM Faces Backlash Over Call to Normalize EU-Russia Ties
RTBelgian PM blasted for calling to normalize ties with Russia
Mar 17, 2026, 03:54 PM
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.