Went to Meet Belgium Halfway: Merz Is Ready to Give Kiev Russian Assets in Germany: EADaily

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The title of the most important Russian economic newspaper Kommersant clarified from today's dawn that the Russian billions were not touched to save Kiev, but remain frozen, legally immobilized, in the territory of the Union. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz explained that Ukraine will be required to repay the loan only after Russia has paid compensation and, in case of refusal by Moscow, added, the EU will be able to use the Russian frozen good…

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Merz wants to use frozen Russian central bank assets for Ukraine in Germany – as a signal to Putin.

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Belgium in particular resists the use of Russia's fixed assets in the EU for Ukraine. Germany is now approaching the neighbouring country - this could bring movement into the negotiations.

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Federal Chancellor Merz and several other European leaders want to support Ukraine with frozen Russian funds. However, a quick agreement is not in sight. President Selenskyj warns against drastic consequences.

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The money is intended to support Ukraine in its fight against the invasion. According to an agency report, the Federal Chancellor is responding to Belgium's demand.