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- Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, expressed skepticism about using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, citing a solid legal basis.
- Ahead of EU summit, she said a decision must come soon, though Hungary and Slovakia oppose.
- She added that approving an indefinite asset freeze does not endorse asset use, given possible Italian company repercussions.
- The European Council faces difficulty reaching consensus on financing options, with discussions to extend beyond dates.
