Belgian Monarchy Takes Stand: King Philippe Defends Controversial Position on Frozen Russian Assets

Dec 24, 2025 - 21:00
In a rare intervention into geopolitical affairs, King Philippe of Belgium used his Christmas address to wade into one of Europe’s most contentious financial disputes, publicly supporting his government’s steadfast opposition to using frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine financing. The monarch’s statement marks an unprecedented moment where the traditionally neutral Belgian crown has taken […]