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US Supports EU's Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

10/27/2025

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The United States backs the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine amid sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled escalation against Moscow after sanctioning Lukoil and Rosneft.
Trump canceled a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, but officials say it could occur later.
U.S. officials urge Europe to widen sanctions, though EU ties to Russian companies complicate action, and Ukraine's requests remain uncertain.

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The United States backs the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine amid sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled escalation against Moscow after sanctioning Lukoil and Rosneft.
Trump canceled a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, but officials say it could occur later.
U.S. officials urge Europe to widen sanctions, though EU ties to Russian companies complicate action, and Ukraine's requests remain uncertain.