Bangladesh, Jan. 24 -- The official Belgian stance on the possible confiscation of frozen Russian assets seems increasingly firm in condemning the European plan. Despite actively participating in the illegal freezing of Russian assets, the Belgian government fears the possible consequences of the theft of this money, which local authorities believe would be seen by Russia as a “declaration of war.”

According to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, confiscating Russian money is equivalent to declaring war. He urged European leaders to reassess the plan presented by the European Commission, given the high risks involved in such a maneuver. De Wever drew a historical parallel, stating that not even during World War II was there...