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Trump
OPINION: US Congress Can Make Russia Pay for Its War Crimes
The past two presidents have been reluctant to compel the seizure of frozen Russian assets. A new push in Congress might compel Trump to do it.
June 28, 2026
US
OPINION: US Congress Can Help Deliver Some Justice to Ukraine – Now!
Putin and Trump have been trying to channel some of Russia’s frozen assets back to Moscow or into the US president’s Board of Peace scheme. This must not be allowed.
Jan. 27, 2026
Zelensky
‘Nonsense’ – Zelensky Scoffs at Putin’s Frozen Asset Proposal
Zelensky said Ukraine will fight to use all frozen Russian assets for its reconstruction, calling it “nonsense” for Russia to seek access to funds frozen because of its own aggression.
Jan. 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Changes Tune on Frozen Russian Assets, Wants Funds for ‘Reconstruction’ After Peace Treaty
Putin said frozen Russian assets in the US could be used to restore territories destroyed by Russia’s war after a peace deal.
Jan. 22, 2026
Europe
90 Billion for Ukraine: A Good Solution?
The EU is granting Ukraine an interest-free loan of 90 billion euros. The Russian funds frozen in Belgium will not be touched for the time being.
Dec. 23, 2025
Europe
Russia Threatens to Expand Legal Action Against European Banks Over Frozen Assets
Russian officials have also discussed offsetting any losses by tapping assets in Russia held by foreign institutions, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
Russia ‘Intimidating’ Belgian Officials, Executives To Halt Frozen Assets For Ukraine Plan
On Thursday morning, De Wever reiterated that he regards the repatriation loan proposal as “questionable” but said failing to find a solution would be Europe’s “ultimate geopolitical embarrassment.”
Dec. 18, 2025
Europe
Zelensky Presses EU to Tap Russian Assets at Crunch Summit
The 27-nation bloc is scrambling to bolster its ally Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal with President Vladimir Putin to end the fighting
Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
New Report Finds EU Reparations Loan for Ukraine Carries No Additional Legal Risks
A new legal report finds the EU reparations loan for Ukraine, backed by immobilized Russian central bank assets, creates no additional legal risks for EU states or banks beyond existing sanctions.
Dec. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Faces ‘Very Important’ Decisions This Week on Ukraine Funding: Kallas
Belgium – which hosts the vast bulk of Russian central bank assets frozen in the bloc – has so far opposed a plan to tap the funds to provide a 90-billion-euro “reparations loan” to Ukraine.
Dec. 15, 2025
Russia
Italy, Bulgaria, and Malta Join Belgium in Opposing Russian Asset Plan for Ukraine
Russian central bank assets in Europe were frozen after Moscow invaded Ukraine. EU leaders have considered using the funds to help Kyiv, including possible confiscation, but rejected that option.
Dec. 13, 2025
UK
Starmer, De Wever Discuss Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine at 10 Downing Street
A readout of the meeting said that both leaders believe that maintaining economic pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine is the “only way to achieve a just and lasting peace.”
Dec. 12, 2025
Europe
ANALYSIS: Witkoff Plan on Russian Assets: Profit for Washington, the Bill for Europe
All cards on the table: the frozen-assets debate has become a test of European resolve – with Washington eyes to profit, Moscow potentially gaining, and Kyiv facing the clock.
Dec. 9, 2025
Europe
Japan Rejects EU Push to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Japan has reportedly turned down an EU request to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine – a setback that leaves Brussels with shrinking support for its plan to finance Kyiv.
Dec. 9, 2025
EU
Seven EU Countries Back Frozen Russian Asset Plan for Ukraine Ahead of Crunch Talks
The letter of support describes the frozen assets plan as “the most financially feasible and politically realistic solution” but notes that “time is of the essence” in bringing it to fruition.
Dec. 8, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Funding – What a S**t Show
The idea behind the reparations loans was to send a strong signal to Putin about Western unity and to assure Kyiv’s financing needs for the next two to three years, so Russia had better sue for peace.
Dec. 4, 2025