Belgium–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Belgium–Russia relations are the bilateral relations between Belgium and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Brussels and a consulate-general in Antwerp, whilst Belgium has an embassy in Moscow and a Consulate General in Saint Petersburg. Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Belgium launches probe into suspected Russian interference in …
Apr 12, 2024 · BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on Friday an investigation into suspected Russian interference in June’s Europe-wide elections, saying that his country’s intelligence service has confirmed the existence of a network trying to undermine support for Ukraine.
Belgium exists largely ‘thanks to Russia,’ Putin claims
Mar 7, 2024 · Russian pseudo-historian-in-chief Vladimir Putin has delivered his latest twisted history lesson: Belgium owes its existence to Russia. According to the Russian president, Belgium first “appeared on the world map as an independent state, largely thanks to Russia and Russia’s position,” though he didn’t specify how.
Unquiet on the Eastern front: Why Brussels is losing to Moscow
Oct 25, 2024 · BRUSSELS — In June 2022, four months after Russia launched a blitzkrieg of tanks and bombs on Ukraine, the European Union countered with the most powerful weapon in its arsenal. As artillery rained down on Ukrainian cities and towns and refugees poured into the EU, Brussels reached into its holster and pulled out — a carrot.
Belgium says will probe suspected Russian interference in …
Apr 12, 2024 · Prosecutors in Belgium are investigating suspected Russian interference in upcoming European Parliament elections with the goal of affecting Ukraine policy, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has...
EU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to
Jan 17, 2025 · King Philippe can sign a wartime law that would block the transfer of assets to Russia. The EU is considering its options to block Hungary from vetoing hundreds of billions of dollars worth of...
Unclear if Belgium will use EU option to block Russian gas …
Jan 22, 2024 · It is unclear if Belgium will use the option in an upcoming European Union law to block imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), Belgium's energy minister said on Monday.
Belgium to investigate Russian interference in EU elections - CNN
Apr 12, 2024 · Belgium will investigate suspected Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the country’s intelligence services found evidence of “pro-Russian interference networks,” Prime...
EU mulls mobilizing Belgian king’s decree to save Russia …
Jan 17, 2025 · EU officials are developing backup plans to secure sanctions against Russia, including potentially invoking an 81-year-old law that involves the Belgian king, after Hungary threatened to veto their renewal, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Belgium calls for EU ban on Russian gas as imports rise
Sep 26, 2024 · Belgium, one of Europe’s biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from Russia, has urged the EU to ban the Russian fuel, warning that companies cannot break long-term contracts unless the...