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EU and US grapple with Russian asset disputes and Ukraine funding

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Euronews.com

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The article discusses the lack of transparency and clarity among Western countries regarding the location and amount of Russian Central Bank assets held in their jurisdictions, with Belgium being notably transparent through Euroclear, while others remain secretive, complicating efforts to use these assets for Ukraine reparations.

Europe Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times

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European leaders, including Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are considering using frozen Russian assets as collateral to fund a $160 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine, aiming to bolster Ukraine's resilience and pressure Russia into negotiations, though the plan involves complex legal and political challenges.