Belgian PM calls asset seizure 'act of war' – but only when it affects *them*
📰 THE STORY: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has warned that seizing frozen Russian state assets to rebuild Ukraine would be an “act of war” and constitute a violation of international law. He highlighted that the majority of these assets are held in Belgium and that any such move would be met with severe consequences, potentially destabilizing the global financial system. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE
NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 2011, the US and its allies, including Belgium via its NATO membership, froze and eventually seized approximately $30 billion of Libyan assets, including gold, following UN Resolution 1973. This move was a key part of the broader intervention that led to the collapse of the Libyan state, leading to chaos, slave markets, and a significant migrant crisis, as
documented by Human Rights Watch and the IMF. Double Standard: Western media widely framed the freezing of Libyan assets in 2011 as a necessary measure against a 'dictator.' The same media now reports on potential Russian asset seizures with a tone of caution, citing international law and financial stability, rather than echoing the outright condemnation applied to other nations. There is a clear
distinction in how 'acts of war' are defined when the target is a Western-aligned state's adversary versus a less powerful nation. Follow the Money: The proposal to seize Russian assets comes amidst massive contracts for Western reconstruction firms in Ukraine, such as BlackRock's involvement in a 'Ukraine Reconstruction Platform' announced in 2023. Additionally, a significant portion of the