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Belgium's Defense Minister Warns: NATO Will Retaliate Hard

10/29/2025

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Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken warned that a Russian strike on Brussels would trigger a devastating NATO response, saying, "we’d flatten Moscow."
He urged Europe to strengthen military capabilities and impose sanctions on Russia to deter aggression.
He expressed skepticism about peace negotiations while Putin exploits European divisions.
The Russian Embassy in Belgium called his remarks defiant and irresponsible, saying they misrepresent the situation.

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Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken warned that a Russian strike on Brussels would trigger a devastating NATO response, saying, "we’d flatten Moscow."
He urged Europe to strengthen military capabilities and impose sanctions on Russia to deter aggression.
He expressed skepticism about peace negotiations while Putin exploits European divisions.
The Russian Embassy in Belgium called his remarks defiant and irresponsible, saying they misrepresent the situation.