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EU eyes indefinite freeze of Russian assets

The European Union is to fast-track a decision to indefinitely freeze up to €210 billion ($240 billion) of immobilized Russian central bank assets to bypass Hungary's opposition and use them for a so-called reparations loan to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 10.

10 December 2025, 11:18 AM

Russia threatens Europe over asset seizure plans, Ireland says

Unidentified drones that attempted to intercept Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane in Dublin last week were related to ongoing EU debates over seizing frozen Russian assets, Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin suggested on Dec. 9.

9 December 2025, 09:41 PM

British PM: Deal to release frozen Russian assets for Ukraine days away

European Union member states are expected to announce a decision on confiscating Russia’s frozen assets this week or next, The Times reported on Dec. 8, citing senior government sources.

9 December 2025, 08:11 AM

Seven EU leaders push reparations loan to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Seven European Union countries’ leaders have expressed strong support for a so-called “reparations loan” to Ukraine to be financed from frozen Russian assets in a joint letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 8, citing the letter.

8 December 2025, 01:18 PM

Belgium joins Hungary in blocking reparations loan for Ukraine over frozen Russian assets

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen failed to convince Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to greenlight a reparations-based loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets held in Belgium, Belgian news agency Belga reported on Dec. 6.

8 December 2025, 11:20 AM

Merz postpones Oslo trip for Russian frozen assets talks in Brussels

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has canceled his planned trip to Oslo on Dec. 5, replacing it with a visit to Brussels for talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Bloomberg reports.

4 December 2025, 06:15 PM

Medvedev threatens Europe with war over frozen Russian assets used for Ukraine loan

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has threatened Europe with war if European Union countries move forward with a plan to use frozen Russian assets as backing for a “reparations loan” to Ukraine.

4 December 2025, 12:35 PM

Russia will not lose in Ukraine, Belgian PM says

Russia will not lose its war against Ukraine, nor would that be “desirable” for European security, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Dec. 2.

4 December 2025, 02:44 AM

EU aims to secure reparations loan for Ukraine despite Belgium’s resistance

The European Commission has proposed a legal solution aimed at easing Belgium’s concerns over using €140 billion ($151 billion) in frozen Russian assets held in Brussels to back a loan for Ukraine, Politico wrote on Dec. 2.

3 December 2025, 10:36 AM

EU frustration mounts over Belgium's block on Ukraine reparations loan

Growing frustration is building in the European Union over Belgium's resistance to approving a reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, with diplomats suspecting economic motives rather than fears of Russian retaliation, Politico reported on Nov. 28.

28 November 2025, 02:09 PM

Europe appalled by profit-seeking in Trump’s ‘peace deal’

European diplomats and officials have reacted with outrage to clauses in Donald Trump’s “peace plan” which include the Untied States siphoning some of Russia’s frozen assets for itself, Politico reported on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 11:21 PM

‘It’s a matter of our survival’: Zelenskyy urges EU to resolve dispute over frozen Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on European Union allies to overcome divisions over the use of frozen Russian assets, saying fresh financing is critical for the country’s war-damaged economy and to sustain the fight against Russian occupation forces, according to an interview with Bloomberg on Nov. 13.

13 November 2025, 12:51 PM

EU-Belgium stalemate on Russian assets 'reparations loan'

The European Commission and Belgium failed to reach a breakthrough in talks on a "reparations loan" for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, amid concerns in Brussels over legal risks and a lack of alternatives, Euronews reported on November 8.

8 November 2025, 05:45 PM

Washington now supports using Russian assets for Ukraine aid—report

The United States has shifted it stance and now supports the EU proposal to tap Russian sovereign assets frozen in Belgium’s Euroclear clearing house to fund aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on Nov. 7, citing an unnamed U.S. official.

7 November 2025, 10:44 PM

EC urges to fast-track funding plan for Ukraine

The European Commission has urged EU member states to accelerate approval of financial assistance for Ukraine, including the creation of a so-called “reparation loan” as part of a broader support package, Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told Bloomberg on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 01:01 PM

Trump cools on sending Tomahawks to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump is not really considering supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, he told reporters aboard Air Force One on Nov. 2.

3 November 2025, 08:20 AM

Zelenskyy maps out social spending priorities

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy directed Ukraine’s finance minister to identify specific public needs for allocating funds from frozen Russian assets, he announced on Facebook following a government meeting on Oct. 28.

29 October 2025, 04:48 PM

Ukraine explores alternative ways to make Russia pay for war damage

While frozen Russian assets remain central to discussions about war reparations, they are not the only potential source of compensation from Moscow, explained Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi, executive director of the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine.

28 October 2025, 04:00 PM

EU exploring alternative approaches to funding Ukraine aid

The European Union is exploring a backup plan to finance its support for Ukraine in case Belgium continues to oppose seizing frozen Russian assets for a “reparatory loan” to Kyiv, Politico reported on Oct. 27.

27 October 2025, 11:49 PM

EU pledges Ukraine funding for 2026-2027

European Union leaders agreed to secure financial support for Ukraine in 2026-2027, European Council President Antonio Costa announced on Oct. 23 after a Brussels summit.

24 October 2025, 12:46 PM

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