Poland urges EU to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, warns against energy dependence
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European leaders, led by Poland, have rejected a reported US proposal to unfreeze billions of euros in Russian assets held in European financial institutions, insisting the funds remain under European control. The move signals a transatlantic rift over the handling of frozen Russian assets, with implications for Western unity on sanctions and potential leverage in future negotiations. The exact scope of the proposal and the degree of European consensus remain unclear.
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European leaders are discussing the fate of frozen Russian assets without US participation, indicating a transatlantic divergence on control and utilization. While some EU members advocate for asset seizure to fund Ukraine, others, notably Belgium and Finland, reject such moves due to legal and financial concerns. The US has proposed unfreezing some assets under its control to incentivize peace talks, a proposal rejected by European officials.
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