US EditionZelenskiy Tells Europe: Use Frozen Assets to End Russia’s Appetite for War
Zelenskiy urged EU leaders to use $250 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund a loan for Ukraine and deter Russia's continued war effort, ahead of a key EU summit.
- On Dec 17, Zelenskiy urged EU allies to decide on using nearly $250 billion of frozen Russian assets in Belgium's Euroclear to support Ukraine, calling on partners to act so Russia's war becomes `pointless`.
- During a December 16 visit to The Hague, Zelenskiy addressed the Dutch House of Representatives, while EU governments agreed last week to keep Moscow's frozen assets frozen indefinitely.
- Signals from Moscow point to continued military intent, as Zelenskiy said Russia’s actions show it intends to fight next year despite differing official orders to its army.
- Zelenskiy urged his partners to `have the courage to see the truth, acknowledge the truth and act accordingly`, saying `the outcome of these meetings — the outcome for Europe — must be such that Russia feels that its desire to continue fighting next year will be pointless`, Zelenskiy said in his evening address.
- Legal exposure worries and Kremlin threats shape the political calculus, as some European leaders oppose repurposing frozen assets fearing legal risk and President Vladimir Putin vows more land seizures.
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Zelenskiy tells Europe: Use frozen assets to end Russia’s appetite for war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the House of Representatives, as he visits The Hague for a conference to discuss compensation for Ukraine for the consequences of Russian aggression, Netherlands December 16,2025. ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab KYIV, Dec 17 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine’s allies on Wednesday to secure support for Kyiv and show Russia …
By Lauren Kent and Olesya Dmitracova, CNN. The European Union (EU) is on the brink of a momentous decision on whether to use frozen Russian assets to fund further support for Ukraine, an unprecedented plan that has sparked a standoff between the many member states that support it and Belgium, where most of the assets are held. EU leaders are scheduled to decide on the measure at a summit planned for Thursday and Friday. But the potential use of …
EXPLAINED: What’s the Deal With Russia’s Frozen Assets in Europe? All You Need to Know
EU leaders face a make-or-break decision: Unlock frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s survival, or risk a funding collapse that could weaken Kyiv just as the war enters a critical phase.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukraine's allies today to provide support for Kiev and show Russia that continuing the war is "pointless."
Zelenskiy Urges EU to Pressure Russia with Frozen Assets
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges Ukraine's allies to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, aiming to make Russia's war effort seem futile. He calls for decisive action at an EU summit, amid resistance from some EU leaders concerned about legal risks.
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