EU's £184bn Russian Asset Gamble for Ukraine
As the EU debates a landmark loan for Kyiv using frozen Russian assets, we examine the high-stakes legal, economic, and political risks. A moment of truth for Europe.
As the EU debates a landmark loan for Kyiv using frozen Russian assets, we examine the high-stakes legal, economic, and political risks. A moment of truth for Europe.
EU leaders face a stark choice between funding Ukraine now or facing greater conflict later, as a €90bn loan plan secured against frozen Russian assets divides the bloc. Read the latest from the crucial summit.
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As EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, legal analysis reveals Moscow has few viable court challenges. Explore the legal hurdles and geopolitical risks.
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A major EU split over using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine could fracture Western unity and trigger a global financial crisis. Discover the high-stakes legal and economic battle.
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EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on tapping €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence. Poland's Tusk warns: 'money today, or blood tomorrow'. Follow live updates.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as Moscow launches lawsuits and warns of war. The outcome tests Europe's global standing.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Pressure mounts as Kyiv faces battlefield challenges. Read the latest.
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Exclusive: European intelligence agencies reveal a GRU-led intimidation campaign against Belgian politicians and Euroclear executives to block the use of seized Russian funds for Ukraine. Read the full report.
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