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Amid the ongoing war, frozen Russian assets have become a pivotal point of discussion. With over $300 billion immobilized, these assets are a potential lifeline for Ukraine's battered economy. The EU and the US have been instrumental in channeling funds from these assets, as seen in the €1 billion transferred to Ukraine under macro-financial assistance. However, debates about confiscation versus freezing continue. Leaders like Ukrainian President Zelenskyy argue for using these assets to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The geopolitical implications of these decisions are far-reaching, affecting international relations and economic stability in the region.

What are the frozen Russian assets used for?

Frozen Russian assets are being repurposed to support Ukraine economically, with funds redirected to assist the war effort, rebuild infrastructure, and provide humanitarian aid. However, there is ongoing debate over whether these assets should be seized outright or remain frozen until the end of the conflict and full compensation for damages is secured.

Why are European countries freezing Russian assets?

European countries have frozen Russian assets as part of a broader sanctions strategy to pressure Russia to cease its military aggression against Ukraine. Freezing these assets also aims to prevent them from being used to further fund the war, and instead, redirect them to support Ukraine’s recovery and stabilization.

How much has Ukraine received from frozen assets?

Ukraine has benefited significantly, receiving funds through international support mechanisms like the G7 and EU. In recent developments, it is projected that up to $50 billion could be allocated to Ukraine, supporting both immediate relief efforts and long-term reconstruction, funded by frozen Russian assets.

What are the challenges in using frozen assets for Ukraine?

The primary challenges include legal and political hurdles in the confiscation of these assets. Some EU countries and leaders prefer to keep assets frozen rather than seized, due to international law complexities and the need to maintain diplomatic balance until a peaceful resolution or reparations are addressed.

What is the stance of the EU on frozen Russian assets?

The EU maintains that Russian assets should remain immobilized until the end of the war and full compensation for damages caused to Ukraine is achieved. Despite calls from some member states to move towards confiscation, the consensus leans towards maintaining the freeze to ensure diplomatic leverage and compliance with international laws.

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Finland will supply Ukraine with ammunition. What do Russian assets have to do with it? Finland will supply Ukraine with ammunition at expense of funds received from frozen Russian assets Finland has become one of the countries that will implement EU measures to supply defence materials to Ukraine at the expense of proceeds from frozen Russian assets. 935 3 Previously in trend: Finland’s aid to Ukraine

British MPs call for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine European Commission has provided Ukraine with 1 billion euros from frozen Russian assets On May 8, the European Commission transferred another tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 1 billion euros. 251 3 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Russia wants to buy airplanes for frozen assets Russia asks United States for permission to purchase Boeing aircraft using frozen assets. - Bloomberg Russia has asked the United States to allow it to purchase Boeing aircraft using Russian assets frozen in the West after the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. Although this request is not a condition for a ceasefire, Moscow is aware that without a ceasefire, it will be impossible to use these funds to buy the planes. 6 948 34 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation confiscation of frozen assets

The first tranche of the British loan will come to Ukraine next week UK sends almost $1 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine - Reuters On Monday, April 14, the British government transferred 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine as part of the Group of Seven (G7) credit support mechanism. The funds were provided at the expense of frozen Russian assets. 1 644 17 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

RUB,assets Russian assets should remain immobilized until war ends and all damages are fully compensated – decision of EU–Ukraine Association Council Russia's frozen assets in the European Union should remain immobilized until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and compensates for all losses. 529 6 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

British MPs call for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine EU to transfer another €2.1bn in proceeds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine - European Commission This week, the EU has requested €2.1 billion from the windfall profits received from the frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia held in European securities depositories. 627 2 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Shmyhal EU transfers €1bn to Ukraine from proceeds of frozen Russian assets - Shmyhal The European Union has transferred the third tranche of €1 billion to Ukraine under the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative. 702 7 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Margus Tsakhkna Estonian Foreign Minister Tsakhkna calls for confiscation of frozen Russian assets in Europe Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhkna believes that Europe should confiscate Russian assets frozen on its territory, as there is a risk that they could be used against European countries. He emphasized that there is a legal way to confiscate Russian assets. 548 5 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation confiscation of frozen assets

Kellogg outlines ways to strengthen sanctions against Russia Kellogg on sanctions pressure on Russia: First, we need to monitor compliance with existing restrictions Compliance with Western sanctions against Russia remains weak, and their effect can be significantly enhanced by ensuring strict control over the implementation of the restrictions already imposed, in particular on assets and the "shadow fleet". 1 162 10 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia U.S. sanctions against Russia

Zelenskyy on RF’s frozen assets Zelenskyy: Russian assets should be seized while this opportunity exists President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Russian frozen assets should be confiscated while this opportunity exists. 2 257 32 Previously in trend: Confiscation of Russian assets

Britain imposes new sanctions against Russia UK freezes Russian assets worth almost $32 billion The United Kingdom has blocked Russian assets worth 25 billion pounds (almost $32 billion) as part of a broader sanctions policy aimed at weakening the Russian economy. 813 1 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

frozen assets EU will not confiscate frozen Russian assets: They must remain immobilized until Russia ends its war against Ukraine – DW The European Union has stopped discussing the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, they will remain frozen until Russia ends its aggressive war against Ukraine and compensates for the damage. 2 457 41 Previously in trend: Confiscation of Russian assets

How much of frozen funds were provided to Ukraine by Russian Federation Ukraine received about $1.7bn from frozen Russian assets - Shmyhal Ukraine has received 2.5 billion Canadian dollars (about 1.7 billion US dollars) as part of the G7 ERA initiative. 116 2 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Frozen assets of the Russian Federation EU Council to consider issue of frozen Russian assets on March 12 Tomorrow, March 12, the Council of the European Union plans to consider the issue of Russian assets frozen in connection with Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine. 714 7 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy discusses use of frozen Russian assets with newly appointed Belgian prime minister President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, during which he congratulated him on his recent appointment. 577 4

France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the European Commission oppose the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine Von der Leyen, 4 EU countries oppose transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine - Politico France, Germany, Italy, Spain, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are against the transfer of Russian frozen assets to Ukraine. 5 448 60

Russian assets should be seized, says David Lammy Europe should move from freezing to seizing Russian assets - Lammy British Foreign Secretary David Lammy believes that Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to arresting them. 1 284 9

Frozen assets of the Russian Federation belong to Ukraine Frozen assets of the Russian Federation are our money. It is ours, not ours and our partners’, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared his readiness to discuss an agreement with the United States in which contributions to the fund are split 50-50. 202 238 68

British MPs call for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine Reuters: Russia considers transferring $300 billion of frozen assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction in exchange for peace deal Russia may agree to hand over its $300 billion in frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction but will demand that the funds also be used to rebuild the temporarily occupied territories. 30 210 60

Radosław Sikorski on the Czech initiative EU should keep frozen assets of Central Bank of Russia until end of war - Sikorski Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that the assets of the Central Bank of Russia in the EU should remain frozen until Russia ends the war and compensates Ukraine for the damage it has caused. 972 11

Tsahkna on support for Ukraine Frozen Russian assets in Europe must be used and returned to Ukraine - Tsahkna Estonian Minister Margus Tahkna said that it is necessary to weaken the position of dictator Vladimir Putin. In addition, the Russian economy is currently not in the best condition. 1 581 8

Money from frozen assets Belgium to allocate €1.7 billion in taxes from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine The Belgian government received €1.7 billion in taxes generated from Russian assets frozen in the country last year. The money will be used for assistance programmes for Ukraine. 633 3

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: $40-50 billion needed to provide housing for all IDPs President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy estimated the cost of providing housing for internally displaced persons at $50 billion. 7 274 88

Frozen assets of the Russian Federation. What is offered in Europe Use of frozen Russian assets should be expanded in interests of Ukraine, - Estonian Foreign Minister Tsakhkna EU countries should take more responsibility for supporting Ukraine. 267 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Russia’s frozen assets could be used by the US to arm Ukraine Trump does not rule out buying US weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian assets, - Kellogg US President Donald Trump's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said that the possibility of Ukraine using the profits from Russian frozen assets to buy American weapons is being discussed. 3 375 29

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy in Poland Zelenskyy: Strongest support for Ukrainian army is to provide 250 billion of Russia’s frozen assets The strongest support for the Ukrainian army would be to receive $250 billion in frozen Russian assets. 3 243 73 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine and Italy discussed using frozen Russian assets to purchase air defense Ukraine and Italy discussed use of frozen Russian assets for air defense procurement - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko held talks with a delegation from the Italian Defence Industry Agency to discuss the possibility of using frozen Russian assets. 542 1

British MPs call for transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine British MPs call for at least 25.5 billion pounds of frozen Russian assets to be transferred to Ukraine A group of British MPs, as well as politicians from allied countries, are calling on the UK government to take steps to transfer Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine. 1 193 14 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine plans to confiscate frozen Russian assets in 2025 Ukraine plans to confiscate frozen Russian assets in 2025 - Shmyhal Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal spoke about the government's strategic plans for 2025, emphasizing the need to develop a mechanism for confiscating Russian frozen assets in favor of Ukraine. 1 475 19 Previously in trend: War

Japan to provide Ukraine with another $3 billion from frozen Russian assets Japan to transfer additional $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine The Japanese government has decided to transfer another $3 billion secured by frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to support energy and humanitarian projects. 1 756 15 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine receives $1 billion from frozen Russian assets from the US Ukraine receives first billion dollars from US, secured by proceeds of frozen Russian assets Ukraine has received $1 billion from the United States, secured by proceeds from frozen Russian assets. 468 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

EU Russian assets will be frozen until damage caused to Ukraine is compensated - European Council European Union leaders say that Russian assets will remain immovable until Russia's war against Ukraine is stopped and the damage is compensated. 2 016 15 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

EU discusses new sanctions against Russia EU assesses consequences of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine - Bloomberg The European Union is assessing the possible legal and financial consequences of the confiscation of frozen Russian assets to provide additional support to Ukraine, 641 4 Previously in trend: War Support for Ukraine

frozen assets Sybiha urges partners to move to confiscation of frozen Russian assets Ukraine is calling on its partners to confiscate frozen Russian assets and use the funds to help our country. 912 15

Janet Yellen Decision to grant $20bn loan to Ukraine will remain in force under Trump, - Yellen U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes that the future administration of Donald Trump will not change the $20 billion loan to Ukraine, which will be paid from frozen Russian assets. 2 039 5 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

USA United States has allocated Ukraine with $20 billion loan, which will be repaid with frozen assets of RF The US Treasury Department announced a $20 billion loan to Ukraine, earned from frozen Russian assets. 3 567 26 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Shmyhal on the receipt of frozen Russian assets by Ukraine Ukraine to receive $50 billion of frozen Russian assets in 2025 – Shmyhal Ukraine will receive $50 billion of frozen Russian assets in 2025. 890 16 Previously in trend: War

Anthony Blinken on $50 billion of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine Ukraine will receive $50 billion from frozen Russian assets from US and EU in coming weeks - Blinken In the coming weeks, Ukraine will receive $50 billion from the United States and the European Union, which will be obtained at the expense of frozen Russian assets. 1 534 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy on support for defense industry At least €1 billion of proceeds from frozen Russian assets will be used to support Ukraine’s defense industry, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 1 billion euros from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets will be used to support the Ukrainian defense industry. 1 597 22 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy on frozen assets of Russian Federation Zelenskyy: Separate financial mechanisms to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets will start working in January President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that it has been politically ensured that funds from the frozen assets of the Russian Federation will start to really help Ukraine, and that certain financial mechanisms should start working in January. 596 9

Serhii Marchenko Ukraine will receive $22 billion from frozen Russian assets next year - Marchenko Out of the $50 billion that is planned to be raised from immobilized Russian assets, the first part of $22 billion will come to Ukraine in 2025. 998 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

блінкен G7 countries are finalizing work on providing Ukraine with $50 billion from Russian assets - Blinken The Group of Seven countries has moved to the final stage of work on allocating $50 billion to Ukraine using the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. 1 122 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

French politician and MEP Nathalie Loiseau All frozen assets of Russia should be used for weapons for Ukraine, - MEP Loizeau About three hundred billion dollars of frozen Russian assets should be given to Ukraine so that it can use these funds to arm itself and win the war against Russia. This amount can then be credited as reparations to Russia if the latter refuses to pay them. 600 4

Зеленський зустрівся з керівною директоркою Світового банку з питань операційної діяльності Анною Б’єрде Zelenskyy met with World Bank Managing Director Bjerde: Funds from Russian assets should be used to protect against Russian aggression. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with World Bank Chief Operating Officer Anna Bjerde. 1 091 12

боррель,жозеп Due to Hungary’s position, 6.6 billion euros of compensation for Ukraine remain blocked - Borrell The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, has stated that he failed to overcome Hungary's veto, which blocked 6.6 billion euros of the European Peace Fund to compensate EU countries for the supply of military aid to Ukraine. 1 905 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зеленський Europe should transfer 300 billion of frozen Russian assets to us, it’s Ukrainian money - Zelenskyy Europe needs to make strong decisions and transfer 300 billion of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. 8 255 77

Японія Japan to provide Ukraine with more than $3 billion from frozen Russian assets - media Japan will provide financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 471.9 billion yen ($3.09 billion) as part of the G7 loan. This loan will be repaid from the profits of frozen Russian assets. 917 8 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Прем’єр-міністр Денис Шмигаль Ukraine will receive $50 billion from G7 and EU this year - Shmyhal The European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom have decided to provide Ukraine with financial support from frozen Russian assets, $50 billion should be available this year. 1 462 23 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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