WorldEurope’s debate over unfreezing Russian assets returns

There has been little progress in the EU on using more than 200 billion euros in immobilized Russian assets, despite Sweden’s renewed push. With Ukraine facing a claimed $27 billion budget gap for 2026, Ukrainian officials and policy advocates are promoting plans to move custodianship away from Belgium, while the European Commission awaits clear direction from member states.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-28 17:27Original