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Four EU countries push Brussels to reopen the frozen Russian assets debate
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland have urged the European Union to reopen talks on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. The push comes amid concerns that Kyiv could face another funding shortfall.
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- Why it matters
- Ukraine faces a potential funding gap, and reopening this debate could determine whether seized Russian assets become available to sustain its war effort and reconstruction.
- Most affected
- Ukraine's government — Access to frozen Russian assets could help bridge funding shortfall for military and civilian needs.
- Likely next
- Whether other EU members agree to reopen negotiations on frozen Russian asset deployment.
Also reported by: Politico Europe
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