Story perspectives

Putin Pushes Multipolar World Amid EU Sanctions Debate

9/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin is at a summit in Tianjin, China, with leaders from Iran and Turkey, advocating for a multipolar world.
The EU is exploring the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, including a €45 billion loan package.
Poland, Sweden, and Baltic states support asset confiscation, while Belgium cautions against financial instability.
The EU is drafting a 19th sanctions package targeting Russia's oil exports and third-country circumvention.
U.S. positions on sanctions may impact EU unity and pressure on Russia.

1 of 1

Story summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin is at a summit in Tianjin, China, with leaders from Iran and Turkey, advocating for a multipolar world.
The EU is exploring the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, including a €45 billion loan package.
Poland, Sweden, and Baltic states support asset confiscation, while Belgium cautions against financial instability.
The EU is drafting a 19th sanctions package targeting Russia's oil exports and third-country circumvention.
U.S. positions on sanctions may impact EU unity and pressure on Russia.