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Italy Urges Caution on Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

12/16/2025

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Italy's ruling coalition drafts a resolution urging caution using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
The draft calls for a thorough legal and financial assessment amid concerns about damages from Russia's lawsuit.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (Italy) is expected to address the parliament before the vote.
The coalition seeks alternative funding, like a bridge loan backed by EU funds, and some divisions persist over military aid.

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Italy's ruling coalition drafts a resolution urging caution using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
The draft calls for a thorough legal and financial assessment amid concerns about damages from Russia's lawsuit.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (Italy) is expected to address the parliament before the vote.
The coalition seeks alternative funding, like a bridge loan backed by EU funds, and some divisions persist over military aid.