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EU's Frozen Russian Assets: Potential Funding for Ukraine and the Risks Involved

Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian

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EU leaders are debating whether to use frozen Russian assets, totaling €210bn, to fund Ukraine's needs, with plans to borrow €90bn through Euroclear, a move that faces legal, political, and diplomatic challenges, including opposition from Belgium and Russia, and concerns over global investor confidence and EU credibility.

EU's Controversial Ukraine Reparation Loan and Frozen Russian Assets

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Euronews.com

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The EU is considering a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine using Russia's immobilized assets held at Euroclear, but faces obstacles mainly from Belgium over legal and risk concerns. The plan aims to support Ukraine's financial and military needs amid ongoing conflict, with the loan to be repaid only after Russia compensates for damages. The proposal is still in development, with key technical and political issues to resolve before a potential decision in December.