EU Parliament to vote on €90 billion Ukraine loan Wednesday—two weeks early (INFOGRAPHIC)
Belgium blocked the release of frozen assets, Hungary vetoed the reparations loan, and Trump lobbied against both. The money is almost there anyway.
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Markets shrug off EU’s Ukraine deal—analysts warn the calm may not last
Europe’s benchmark bonds barely moved. One analyst calls it “a risk for 2026 that is not priced in.”
Zelenskyy warns EU: Denying frozen Russian funds weakens Ukraine and tempts Putin
The President speaks hours before the critical Brussels vote.
Is the EU ready to force through the €210 billion Ukraine loan without unanimity?
Summit decision on €210 billion Ukraine loan comes on Thursday.
“Increasingly difficult”: Kallas says EU can’t yet agree how to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine (INFOGRAPHIC)
Summit decision on €210bn loan just three days away.
“A landmark step toward justice”: EU freezes Russian assets indefinitely, blocking Hungary’s veto threat over Ukraine loan
Move backs €165 billion reparations plan; Russia sues Euroclear in Moscow court.
Belgium’s PM calls Ukrainian victory a “fairy tale” — and wants EU taxpayers to pay instead of Russia
“Who really believes that Russia will lose in Ukraine? It’s a fairy tale, a complete illusion,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told La Libre Belgique on 2 December.
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.
€140 billion lifeline at risk: Massive corruption scandal threatens Ukraine’s access to frozen Russian assets
Ukraine urgently needs this money as US aid dries up.
Sitting on €193B in Russian cash, Belgium blocks crucial €140B loan to Ukraine
Brussels demands liability protection before releasing the loan backed by €193 ($221.5) billion it controls.
Russian crypto, banks, and oil trade hit in EU’s proposed 19th sanctions package
The proposal bans Russian LNG, hits 118 vessels, and still needs approval from all member states to take effect.