Is the EU ready to force through the €210 billion Ukraine loan without unanimity?
Summit decision on €210 billion Ukraine loan comes on Thursday.
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Belgium blocks EU’s last-ditch push to unlock €210B of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Brussels had hoped to secure a breakthrough this week, but Belgian resistance has left the plan teetering.
Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s red lines and pushes back on Trump’s claim that everyone but him loves US peace plan
The Ukrainian leader offered a measured response to the US president's recent assertion, saying no plan will please everyone and insisting his priority is preventing Russia from launching a third aggression against Ukraine.
Hungary’s veto sparks EU push to seize €210bn in frozen Russian assets
Budapest wanted to slow things down. It may have accelerated them.
Merz to the rescue as EU races to bypass Belgium on Russia’s €210bn
Belgium holds €183bn and demands EU-wide risk-sharing before releasing a cent.
With Ukraine’s reserves running low, Merz presses Belgium to unlock €165 billion loan
EU summit on 18 December seen as critical moment for deciding loan's fate.
US envoys are “playing a game” with Ukraine, Merz and Macron warn – Spiegel
Macron warned of possible territorial concession demands without security guarantees.
Merz warns Putin intends to flip Europe’s order upside down by sowing panic with drone swarms
Russia is imposing asymmetric psychological pressure on Europe.
Germany fears standing alone, pushes €140B frozen assets plan for Ukraine
Germany is scrambling to avoid carrying Europe’s Ukraine burden alone.
Merz: Putin “may be the most serious war criminal of our time”
Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that dealing with war criminals requires zero tolerance, specifically targeting Russian President Putin as potentially the current era's worst offender
Kremlin deploys nuclear threats and war nostalgia to spook Western capitals into silence
Russian officials evoke Hiroshima and WWII to warn France and Germany against supporting Kyiv.
German Chancellor: Ukrainian capitulation means “tomorrow we’re next”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cautioned that Ukrainian surrender would create a cascade of Russian attacks on neighboring countries, ultimately reaching Germany,
Oval Office map showed 20% of Ukraine taken—Zelenskyy says “just 1% in 1,000 days, actually”
The Ukrainian President said the misconception inflated Russia’s perceived military strength.
Dutch pledge new Patriot air defense for Ukraine — but US delay blocks German shipment
Chancellor Merz said Germany cannot transfer systems until the US confirms its delivery.
Germany is ready to buy US Patriots—Trump undecided
Chancellor Merz says Berlin can fund extra systems for Ukraine, but Washington hasn’t finalized anything.
Ukraine weapon range limits still in place, says German vice chancellor, contradicting Merz
Lars Klingbeil refuted Chancellor Merz’s remarks, saying Germany has not changed its policy.
Merz: Hungary and Slovakia could lose EU funds over pro-Russia stance
EU won’t tolerate Hungary and Slovakia blocking Russia sanctions, the German Chancellor says.
FT: Witkoff cancels Moscow trip as Kremlin snubs 22-point US-Ukraine-European-backed ceasefire plan
The cancellation halted what would have been Witkoff’s fifth meeting with Putin since February.
Merz: EU to decide on new Russia sanctions package on 20 May after Putin excluded himself from talks
On the previous day, Merz also said Berlin and allies could move on frozen Russian funds if a lawful basis is confirmed.
Merz says no dictated peace—Germany will stand with Ukraine
In his first policy speech, Germany’s new leader spoke of unity with the US, condemned Russian actions, and praised Trump for ceasefire support.