# Four EU countries push Brussels to reopen frozen Russian assets debate

https://mins.news/en/item/34625

- Meduza, 2026-08-27 16:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/27/four-eu-countries-push-brussels-to-reopen-the-frozen-russian-assets-debate

> Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland are urging the EU to resume discussions on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, the Financial Times reports. A plan involving more than €200 billion was blocked after Belgium raised legal concerns, and the four countries want work restarted, including on options that could bypass Belgium’s veto.

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