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Belgian Minister Warns Against Seizing Frozen Russian Assets

9/6/2025

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Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot cautioned that seizing frozen Russian central bank assets could harm Europe's economy.
The EU has frozen approximately 200 billion euros since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Prevot warned that confiscation for political reasons might destabilize financial markets and undermine the euro's credibility.
Belgium and Germany's opposition indicates no immediate action on the assets despite recent discussions.
The EU intends to keep the assets frozen until Russia compensates Ukraine, while the U.S. supports negotiations involving these assets.

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Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot cautioned that seizing frozen Russian central bank assets could harm Europe's economy.
The EU has frozen approximately 200 billion euros since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Prevot warned that confiscation for political reasons might destabilize financial markets and undermine the euro's credibility.
Belgium and Germany's opposition indicates no immediate action on the assets despite recent discussions.
The EU intends to keep the assets frozen until Russia compensates Ukraine, while the U.S. supports negotiations involving these assets.