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Russian assets are not the focus now, Brussels says as calls for action grow louder

The European Commission is not willing to reopen the contentious debate on the immbolised Russian assets, at least not without a guarantee of success. "Now, the focus is somewhere else," the executive insists.

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EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's exact budget needs, Dombrovskis tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the "open questions" surrounding Ukraine's budget needs must first be clarified. Kyiv has asked its allies to plug a €23 billion funding shortfall.

Euronews

Alternative for Germany's victory, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's nightmare

Good morning, readers. Angela Skujins here holding the pen for this week’s newsletter, where a seismic regional election in Germany’s east has seen the far-right, anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) sweep to power, with the blow ricocheting as far as Berlin.

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Could an EU custodian break the long deadlock on the Russian assets?

The debate on Russian money held in Belgium has returned. Could an EU custodian convince Belgium and break the political deadlock?

Euronews

Kyiv to EU: 'Think outside the box' on Russia's frozen assets

Hello, it’s Friday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, Ukraine’s Finance Minister shares his thoughts on plans to channel Russia’s immobilised state assets to Kyiv. We also break down the brewing crisis in the Black Sea.

Euronews

Belgium pushes back against new attempt to use Russian assets to support Ukraine

'The reasons behind our opposition have not magically disappeared', Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said as a group of EU countries tries to revive the idea of using Russia's immobilised assets.

Euronews

Once again, the EU grapples with thorny questions about Russian assets

Russia's immobilised assets are back on the table, a year after the EU tried and failed to use them to support Ukraine. Could a new effort to unlock them succeed?

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Four EU countries renew push to use Russia's €210bn assets to support Ukraine

Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season.

Euronews

RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for sovereign bonds: Report

India's central bank, the RBI, is opting against direct settlement of government securities via offshore platforms like Euroclear. Instead, it prefers overseas investors to trade directly on the domestic NDS-OM platform. This move aims to consolidate liquidity and enhance price discovery, despite recent tax incentives designed to attract foreign capital.

The Economic Times

RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for government securities, sources say

The RBI is steering clear of offshore settlement for government securities, preferring foreign investors to trade directly on the domestic NDS-OM platform. Despite recent tax incentives, the RBI aims to consolidate liquidity locally for better price discovery and ease of trading, ensuring a unified market.

The Economic Times

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows retribution over deadly Russian bombardments

President says three days of strikes will not ‘go unpunished’ and points to Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery. What we know on day 1,543

The Guardian - AU

Moscow court orders Euroclear to pay compensation to Russia's central bank over seized assets

A Moscow court has ruled in favor of Russia’s Central Bank in its lawsuit against Euroclear, the Brussels-based clearing house that holds the bulk of Moscow’s frozen assets in Europe, Russian media has reported

The Independent UK

Russian Central Bank sues EU for immobilising €210 billion in assets

The Russian Central Bank has challenged the indefinite immobilisation of its sovereign assets, which the European Union has agreed to release only when the war in Ukraine ends and reparations are paid.

Euronews

Impose sanctions on refineries that buy Russian crude oil to end war, says Bill Browder

Putin critic says plants in China, India and Turkey are funnelling up to $1bn a day to Kremlin

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The Independent UK

Moscow considers central bank’s huge $232B lawsuit against Euroclear over seized assets

Russia's Central Bank has condemned the use of frozen assets to aid Ukraine

Euronews

Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.

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How the EU's reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour

On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.

The Independent UK

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

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The Guardian - UK

EU’s Ukraine loan may have been Plan B, but don’t underestimate its significance to the bloc

This €90bn agreement won out over a plan to use frozen Russian assets, but has been hailed a ‘huge deal for the EU’

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets

Two-year deal will cover most of Ukraine’s needs, but will be secured against EU borrowing rather than Russian assets

International Business Times

Crucial Proposal Inside Ukraine Peace Plan Now 'Dead', Top Putin Ally Declares

The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, has called proposals to use seized Russian assets to assist Ukraine "a dead end."

The Guardian - UK

‘Money today or blood tomorrow’: EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine

Summit divided on idea of loan secured against Russian assets, as Belgium seeks guarantees if scheme goes wrong

The Independent UK

Russia has few legal options to challenge EU frozen asset plan

A core question for European Union leaders discussing whether to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine is whether the idea is legally sound

Radio France Internationale

Von der Leyen calls for unity on funding Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels

As European Union leaders converge on Brussels, the debate over how to pay for Ukraine’s defence is coming to a head. The proposals to use frozen Russian assets are exposing legal risks, political fault lines and testing the limits of European solidarity.

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence

Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summit

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