Russia’s frozen billions now fund Ukraine—and Kyiv won’t repay a cent
G7 loans backed by seized assets cut borrowing costs in half.
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Europe’s hesitant resolve
Europe chose an interest-free loan over frozen Russian assets. It didn’t drop the ball—but it didn’t play the game either.
Europe kicks the €210 billion question down the road—deadline: end-2027
EU leaders told the Commission to keep trying. The deadline: end of 2027.
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.”
US warns EU: Seize Russia’s frozen billions and you’ll “have to give it back”
Washington pressures Europe ahead of critical summit.
Zelenskyy: Russia’s frozen $240 billion covers one-third of war damages, will fund weapons instead of reconstruction
Ukraine expects to receive €40-45 billion in 2026 from frozen Russian assets held in the EU, the first installment of a multi-year plan to access €210 billion total, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced during a visit to The Hague. The funds will cover urgent military expenses as some Western countries reduce their support.
Brussels protests target Belgium’s blocking of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Activists in Brussels demanded Belgium unblock €200bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine ahead of a crucial 18 December vote.
$62 billion in claims: sanctioned Russians hit Ukraine with a wave of lawsuits (INFOGRAPHICS)
EU protections don’t extend to Kyiv.
Berlin talks show “progress” on Ukraine peace as EU scrambles to secure $220 bn loan
European unity faces dual threats as Italy joins Belgium in opposing a $220 billion loan plan using frozen Russian assets and territorial concessions remain disputed in peace negotiations.
“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.
Slovakia threatens to veto EU’s €210bn Ukraine loan ahead of December summit
Fico calls the EU strategy “senseless killing” and invokes Trump’s peace efforts.
As Kyiv faces a €71.7billion gap, Japan won’t join Europe’s frozen-assets plan
EU diplomats say Tokyo’s real calculation isn’t a legal one.
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.
Belgium says Europe’s €140 billion Ukraine plan could bankrupt it. Is that true?
The EU wants to turn Russia’s frozen assets into a €140 billion loan for Ukraine. Belgium calls the plan “fundamentally wrong.” EU leaders vote on 18-19 December. Ukraine’s budget runs dry in April.
Ukraine’s $8 billion IMF loan trapped by Belgium’s frozen assets veto
Ukraine’s $8 billion IMF loan hangs in balance
Ukraine needs aid, not arm deals
Ukraine is about to receive billions in aid—but may not get to decide how to spend it.
The money Ukraine can actually use from Russian assets is vanishing while Belgium blocks €193bn
Dwindling interest rates slash Ukraine's accessible share. Meanwhile, Belgium raked in €1.7 billion in taxes on keeping those assets frozen.
Ukraine receives €4 billion EU payment on Day of Defenders, funded by frozen Russian assets
The funds will be allocated to social programs, military spending, and reconstruction.
Top euro banker flips Lagarde’s warning, says euro safer if Ukraine wins
ECB central banker breaks ranks, saying the euro faces a bigger risk from Russian victory than asset seizure.