Ukraine war reparations

EU permanently scraps plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The European Union has officially "buried" the proposal to directly transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Johann Vadephul announced, DW wrote on Feb. 25.

26 February, 11:20 AM

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

U.S. urges EU not to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s $50B reparations loan

The United States tried to persuade several EU countries to block the European Union’s plan to use frozen assets of Russia’s Central Bank to secure a “reparations credit” for Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 5.

5 December 2025, 12:25 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

$300 billion in reparations: UK and Canada to join EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The UK and Canada will join an EU initiative to use part of the $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets held by G7 nations to boost financial support for Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 14.

15 October 2025, 11:00 AM

Ukraine should receive a reparations loan backed by Russia’s frozen assets — von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is continuing to push a reparations loan for Ukraine that would be backed by frozen Russian assets and repaid only if Russia pays reparations. She made the remarks before a meeting of the European Commission’s College of Commissioners in a joint appearance with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 12:36 PM

Ukraine expands categories for war damage claims in reparations register

The Ukrainian Cabinet has expanded the categories of claims eligible for submission to the Register of Damage caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced on Telegram on Sept. 10.

11 September 2025, 11:50 AM

No return of frozen Russian assets without reparations – Kallas

The frozen assets of Russia’s Central Bank held in the EU should not be returned to Russia until it pays reparations to Ukraine following a ceasefire or peace agreement, Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, said before an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Copenhagen on Aug. 30, European Pravda reports.

30 August 2025, 12:50 PM

Ukrainian parliament approves reparations for survivors of wartime sexual violence

The Verkhovna Rada passed legislation granting reparations to survivors of sexual violence linked to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. The bill, №10132, was supported by 307 lawmakers on Nov. 20, according to MP Iryna Herashchenko.

20 November 2024, 04:51 PM

G7 aims to maintain sanctions until Moscow pays Ukraine

The Group of Seven (G7) countries plan to keep Russian assets frozen even after the war against Ukraine ends, Nikkei reported on Oct. 22, citing sources within the G7.

22 October 2024, 03:43 PM

Ukraine war reparations