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

EuronewsCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete October 25, 2025 at 08:00 AM

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The European Union is considering a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine using Russia's immobilized assets held at Euroclear in Brussels. This plan arose as the US has distanced itself from funding Europe’s security needs amid the ongoing war. The EU initially sanctioned and froze Russian Central Bank assets worth around €210 billion, generating annual profits of about €2.5-3 billion for Belgium. Last year, a G7 loan of €45 billion was issued to support Ukraine's military and financial needs but is now deemed insufficient. However, the plan faces legal obstacles and potential retaliation from Russia, with Belgium halting progress during an EU summit.

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Trump administration 40% Belgium ×250% Ukraine ×460% Russia ×570% EU ×480%

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reparations loan 100% ukraine finances 90% european union 80% russia sanctions 70% euroclear assets 60% g7 loan 50% financial and military needs 50% belgium opposition 40%