High-flying Bart De Wever’s Russia chatter tests Belgian coalition unity ⊖
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“Behind closed doors, European leaders tell me I’m right, but no one dares to say it out loud,” says Belgium's leader as he suggests normalizing relations with the Kremlin.
Hungary presses EU to scrap tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers ⊖
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Budapest says farmers need cheaper fertilizer as prices rise, challenging an EU policy meant to curb funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russians Report Worsening Mental Health Amid Rising Economic Worries – RAS Survey ⊖⊖
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The findings highlight mounting social strain as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year and economic uncertainty persists.
Belgian PM’s call to repair relations with Russia to ease energy costs condemned ⊖
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Even Belgium’s foreign minister says Bart De Wever’s suggestion would give Putin ‘exactly what he wants’
Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, has been criticised for calling for the normalisation …
In Photos: Russia Takes Home 8 Gold Medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics ⊕
Russia finished third in the medal standings at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy after its athletes won eight gold medals, along with one silver and three bronze.
Is Russia benefitting from the Iran war? ⊖
The US is allowing the purchase of Russian oil that’s stranded at sea after the war on Iran led to higher energy prices.
Russia Agreed to Stop Recruiting Kenyan Citizens to Fight in Ukraine, FM Says ⊖
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Kenya’s intelligence services estimate that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been sent to fight with the Russian army in Ukraine.
Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war ⊖
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Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.
Zelenskyy resists reopening Druzhba pipeline, says 'no different' to lifting Russian sanctions ⊖
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Ukrainian President insists he is personally against restoring oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, suggesting that Europe either enforces sanctions on Russia or it doesn't. Hungary insist…
Belgian prime minister calls for EU to normalise ties with Russia ⊕
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Rightwing nationalist Bart De Wever challenges full support for Ukraine in quest for lower energy prices