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EU Plans €172 Billion from Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

9/25/2025

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Brussels seeks to use €172 billion of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, with Germany backing.
Germany's Michael Clauss says plans must be legally sound.
The European Commission proposes EU-backed bonds to replace frozen cash.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns against asset seizure under international law.
A formal EU proposal will follow after broad support to fund Ukraine reparations loan.

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Story summary

Brussels seeks to use €172 billion of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, with Germany backing.
Germany's Michael Clauss says plans must be legally sound.
The European Commission proposes EU-backed bonds to replace frozen cash.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns against asset seizure under international law.
A formal EU proposal will follow after broad support to fund Ukraine reparations loan.