# FT: U.S. proposed unfreezing some Russian assets and putting them under Washington’s control; Europe rejected the plan

https://mins.news/en/item/101067

- Meduza, 2026-10-15 08:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/15/ft-u-s-proposed-unfreezing-some-russian-assets-and-placing-them-under-washington-s-control-europe-rejected-the-plan

> The United States proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian assets and transfer them to a U.S.-controlled entity, four sources told the Financial Times. European officials rejected the proposal, opposing any transfer of control and ruling out returning funds to Moscow. The issue was discussed as part of a comprehensive peace agreement, raising concerns in Europe and Kyiv about Washington’s intentions and its approach to pressuring Moscow.

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