Finland Calls for Use of Frozen Russian Assets Held in Belgium for Ukraine
What happened
Finland suggested revisiting the use of frozen Russian assets, while the EU allocated funds for Ukraine. The Taoiseach expressed caution regarding the use of these assets, which are currently held in a Belgian securities depository. Ukraine reported that its budgetary situation has worsened due to Russian attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure and its ability to export grain.
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Why it matters
The discussions address how to meet Ukraine’s budgetary and military needs. While the EU has set aside €100 billion for Ukraine between 2028 and 2034, the potential deployment of immobilized Russian assets is a point of contention among member states.
Discussions among EU leaders address the Russia-Ukraine war, specifically concerning the shared responsibility for frozen Russian assets in Belgium.
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Who's involved
- BelgiumHolds Russian immobilized assets in a securities depository.
- FinlandSuggested revisiting the use of frozen Russian assets.
- KyivIs seeking financial support to meet budgetary and military needs.
- Volodymyr ZelenskyyIs meeting with EU leaders to discuss Ukraine's financial and military needs.
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