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Zelenskyy Proposes Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

12/17/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed using €210 billion of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's urgent needs, including weapons purchases.
He noted Ukraine's damage exceeds funds and cited reduced support from countries.
Twelve leaders pledged support for Ukraine's EU membership and vowed to deploy a multinational force in Ukraine and maintain Ukraine's military at 800,000.
They discussed a US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism and converting frozen Russian assets into loans for Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed using €210 billion of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's urgent needs, including weapons purchases.
He noted Ukraine's damage exceeds funds and cited reduced support from countries.
Twelve leaders pledged support for Ukraine's EU membership and vowed to deploy a multinational force in Ukraine and maintain Ukraine's military at 800,000.
They discussed a US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism and converting frozen Russian assets into loans for Ukraine.