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Reparations loan for Ukraine won't derail peace process, Kallas tells Belgian PM

The reparations loan for Ukraine will prove to Washington that Europe is taking "very credible" steps to end Russia's war, High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Monday. It comes after the Belgian prime minister warned that the unprecedented proposal risked derailing the diplomatic process.

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EU weighs Plan B for Ukraine as Belgium raises bar to unblock reparations loan

Belgian Prime Minister De Wever lashed out at plans for a reparations loan in a strongly worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen, calling it dangerous and wrong. European officials are seriously considering a bridge loan as clock ticks for the December summit. Belgian resistance is seen as entrenched.

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Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan really destabilise European bond markets?

EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine have prompted warnings that the move could push up government borrowing costs. But experts told Euronews Business that any impact on European debt markets is likely to be limited.

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Belgium hits back at EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Prime minister says proposal violates international law and would destabilise financial markets

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'Fundamentally wrong': Belgian prime minister doubles down on opposition to reparations loan

Hopes to secure a reparations loan for Ukraine have been dashed after the Belgian prime minister blasted the proposal as "fundamentally wrong" and called on the EU to raise fresh debt instead of touching the Russian assets.

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Russia's frozen assets at center of negotiations over Ukraine peace deal

Europe is considering seizing billions in Russian assets to support Ukraine, as proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump

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Europe calls for role in Ukraine talks amid reported US-Russian peace deal

Foreign ministers express misgivings about draft US-Russian peace plan favourable to Putin

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What we learned from Ursula von der Leyen's options paper to support Ukraine

The options paper sent by Ursula von der Leyen to EU leaders presents a binary choice: fresh debt or tap the Russian assets. Euronews breaks down the key elements of her long-awaited document.

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Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine as time runs out

Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a plan B to fund Ukraine should the reparations loan pegged to the Russian assets fail. The loan is still seen as the best option to keep the financing going even if Belgium plays hardball.

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Ukraine faces ‘forever war’ unless Europe steps up pressure on Russia, says ex-Nato chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls for air shield on Nato territory and deployment of European protection force for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Where are Russia's immobilised assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

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What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs alternative plans

After an inconclusive summit, EU leaders instructed the European Commission to explore "options" to meet Ukraine's financial and military needs for next year and 2027. What could these options look like?

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What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the EU stuck with the plan?

An audacious plan to use Russia's immobilised assets to issue a €140-billion loan to Ukraine is held up by EU leaders. Here's why.

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Belgian resistance holds up €140 billion loan for Ukraine at EU summit

After a summit of EU leaders, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever complained he had not received answers to all his concerns about a groundbreaking plan to issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine.

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EU has a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – how will it work?

What are the legal implications, and why does Belgium fear being left alone with the bill?

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Putin calls new US sanctions an ‘unfriendly act’ but claims they won’t affect Russian economy – as it happened

Russian president says Moscow will deliver ‘overwhelming’ response to strikes inside Russia

The Guardian - UK

European leaders near deal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Plans to secure loan with Russian funds ‘moving to happy resolution’, says Polish foreign minister

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'Can we eat the chicken?' Belgian PM demands answers on Russian frozen assets

"I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity," Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever said about the proposal to use Russian frozen assets.

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EU leaders give 'broad support' for drone wall and using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

The European Commission will now fine tune a Roadmap for defence set to be released in two weeks, before leaders convene for another summit to make decisions.

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Support grows for using Russian assets in €140 billion loan to Ukraine, but key questions remain

The EU is working on a new plan to provide a "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine based on Russia's frozen assets. But key questions remain unanswered.

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Brussels pitches €140 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets

Brussels believes it can issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets without engaging in outright confiscation.

Al Jazeera

EU squeezes Russia financially to reach ‘peace through strength’ in Ukraine

After banning Russian oil in 2022, the EU proposes phasing out Russian gas and maximising profits from Russian assets.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine must urgently be given the €300bn of frozen Russian assets

Confiscating the funds would shock Putin, help Ukraine, and take advantage of disillusionment in the US economy

The Guardian - UK

Calls for Russia’s frozen assets held in Belgium to be used in rebuilding Ukraine

Brussels-based Euroclear holds most of Russia’s frozen assets but confiscation could be ‘act of war’

Fortune

EU mulls 81-year-old decree signed by king of Belgium to block veto on Russia sanctions

The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.

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