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EU Moves to Unlock €185 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets

10/29/2025

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Negotiations progressed toward using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Belgium lifted objections, enabling the EU Commission to draft a legal proposal.
Legal expert Heleen over de Linden highlighted complexities, since assets remain Russia’s.
The EU aims to unlock EUR 185 billion in frozen assets as reparations.
The move signals Europe’s commitment amid geopolitical tensions.

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Negotiations progressed toward using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Belgium lifted objections, enabling the EU Commission to draft a legal proposal.
Legal expert Heleen over de Linden highlighted complexities, since assets remain Russia’s.
The EU aims to unlock EUR 185 billion in frozen assets as reparations.
The move signals Europe’s commitment amid geopolitical tensions.