Europeans Criticize De Wever’s Call to Normalize Russia Ties

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European officials have sharply criticized Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever's suggestion to normalize relations with Russia and reach a deal with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war. The proposal included resuming the flow of cheap Russian energy to Europe, which drew condemnation from European counterparts. The debate reflects ongoing divisions in Europe over how to handle the Russia-Ukraine conflict and energy policy.

European officials slammed a call by Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever to cut a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine and resume the flow of cheap Russian energy to Europe.

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