No signing of Trump’s minerals deal expected this week, Ukraine’s Finance Minister says
Despite the US President’s announcement of a signing on Thursday, Ukraine’s Marchenko clarified that discussions on the deal are still underway.
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EU considers stripping Hungary of voting rights over Ukraine obstruction
Hungary launched an anti-EU campaign featuring Zelenskyy and EU leaders, vetoes Ukraine military aid, blocks declarations, and spreads disinformation about Ukrainian migrants.
Ukraine increases artillery production amid uncertainty over US support
Ukrainian-made Bohdana howitzer production increases significantly as Europe directly invests in local manufacturing instead of sending weapons, preparing for potential US aid cuts.
The Economist: Trump’s aides “fed up” with Europe’s efforts to strengthen Ukraine
Trump’s attempt to secure a ceasefire within 100 days is faltering, with Russia ignoring US proposals, stepping up attacks, and Trump shifting blame to Ukraine.
Reuters: US senators urge Trump administration to transfer Russian assets to Ukraine
A bipartisan group calls for the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, aiming to support reconstruction and defense amid ongoing peace talks.
UK, EU discuss seizing Russian assets to increase Ukraine military funding
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU diplomat Kaja Kallas will meet in London on 18 March to discuss boosting European defense funding.
European legislators urge Belgium to seize € 250 bn in frozen Russian assets
59 MEPs, EU MPs, and three Ukrainian legislators signed an open letter to King Philippe, urging him to support transferring the assets directly to Ukraine.
Estonia calls for Europe to fill US military aid gap to Ukraine
Seizing Russia's frozen assets, mostly concentrated in Europe, could be an option, he says.
European powers shift stance on frozen Russian asset seizure
France, Germany, and UK are moving toward seizing the frozen Russian Central Bank assets to Ukraine for military support if Russia violates a ceasefire.
Reuters: Russia may trade frozen $ 300 billion for Ukraine peace deal – but with a catch
Russia may agree to use its frozen sovereign assets to help rebuild Ukraine—but only if occupied territories receive a third of the funds, sources say.
Ukraine arrests $50 million worth of Russian oligarch Deripaska’s assets
Raw materials were stored at a Mykolaiv plant previously owned by Deripaska and were prepared for re-exporting to Russia via the EU.
European Union pledges € 35 billion to Ukraine in 2025
The funding will include the EU's loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, and the EU's Ukraine Facility funds.
Canada has over $317 million in Russian assets frozen due to Ukraine invasion
Additionally, over 3,000 Russia-linked individuals and entities have been under the Canadian sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.
The Telegraph: If frozen Russian assets don’t go to Ukraine, Europe will face migration crisis and attack on the Baltics
British financier Bill Browder claimed Europe should size Russia's $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to be independent from Trump's foreign policy.
FT: EU eyes Belgian king as Hungary threatens to block Russia sanctions renewal
A royal WWII decree is considered a fallback option to retain Russia’s frozen €190 bn in the EU if pro-Russian Budapest vetoes sanctions renewal.
Ukraine, Italy discuss purchase of air defense systems using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's defense ministry is exploring ways to use frozen Russian assets to purchase Italian air defense systems and ammunition.
Zelenskyy proposes Trump buying US weapons with frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's leader believes the US President-elect can end the Russo-Ukrainian war, because Putin "is afraid of him."
US delivers first $ 1 billion from frozen Russian asset proceeds to Ukraine
This marks the first time frozen Russian assets have been used to support Ukraine's state budget.
Russian assets to stay frozen until Ukraine gets compensation, EU says
The European Council also pledges military and financial support for Ukraine, including 16.2 billion euros in 2024 payments and equipment delivery commitments.
World Bank approves first Ukraine aid from US loan backed by Russian assets
Profits generated by frozen Russian assets will repay the $2.05 billion loan.