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March 15, 2024
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March 15, 2024The West continues to promise aid to Ukraine, yet the issue of Russian assets remains unresolved for two years, despite being constantly raised in the media. Several European countries have opposed the use of Russian assets to support Ukraine, reports Politico.
In February, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed using profits from frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine. However, Hungary, Slovakia, Malta and Luxembourg opposed this idea during an EU ambassadors’ meeting. This event may determine the course of the discussion at the upcoming EU summit. Initially, EU members agreed to allocate Russian money only for non-military expenses, not for purchasing weapons.
Countries that immediately criticized this idea have already outlined their red lines. The European Commission will need to take their opinion into account if it wants to secure political support for its plan. Overall, many are currently dissatisfied with Ursula von der Leyen’s policies—particularly with her “improvisation”. Furthermore, it is also disadvantageous “for smaller member states.”