Why the EU Hesitates to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
EU leaders met in Brussels (Dec 18-19, 2025) to debate tapping frozen Russian central bank assets—210 billion €—for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction amid legal and market risks.
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EU leaders met in Brussels (Dec 18-19, 2025) to debate tapping frozen Russian central bank assets—210 billion €—for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction amid legal and market risks.
EU leaders debate using €210bn of frozen Russian assets to back a €90bn loan for Ukraine at Thursday’s summit—a critical test of EU unity.