EU Weighs 'Bad Bank' Vehicle to Route Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

The European Commission is exploring a dedicated 'bad bank' structure to consolidate and channel frozen Russian assets toward Ukraine, a novel mechanism that would bypass existing legal hurdles. The plan is at a study stage, with legal and political feasibility unconfirmed. If realized, it would mark a significant escalation in Western efforts to repurpose Russian state funds for Kyiv's reconstruction.