# Transparency and expertise needed to unlock Russia’s billions for Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/132629

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-06 15:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/transparency-and-expertise-are-needed-to-defrost-russias-billions-for-ukraine-2/

> The article argues that political obstacles, rather than technical ones, are the main barrier to using immobilized Russian assets for Ukraine’s financial needs. It calls for clear rules, transparent procedures and expert financial structuring to release some assets held by Brussels-based Euroclear, while weighing legal, political and financial-stability risks.

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