Live updates, European leaders gather in Brussels to decide on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine for the next two years.Video Duration 02 minutes 28 seconds 02:28Moscow's frozen funds: EU considers loan to Kyiv backed by Russian assetsPublished On 18 Dec 2025 European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to hold a vote on whether they are able to use nearly $200bn in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years. Inside Ukraine, Russian forces have carried out a number of attacks across the country, injuring dozens of people, including in Kryvyi Rih city, as well as Zaporizhia, Cherkasy and Odesa regions.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: EU holds key summit to strengthen Kyiv’s hand
On December 18, 2025, EU leaders convened in Brussels for a summit focused on bolstering support for Ukraine. The primary agenda item is a vote on utilizing nearly $200 billion in frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine over the next two years.
Federica Marsi,Maziar MotamediAl JazeeraFiled 2025-12-18 · 07:17 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On December 18, 2025, EU leaders convened in Brussels for a summit focused on bolstering support for Ukraine. The primary agenda item is a vote on utilizing nearly $200 billion in frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine over the next two years. The EU is considering a loan to Kyiv backed by these assets. This meeting occurs as Russian forces have launched multiple attacks within Ukraine, resulting in injuries to dozens of people in regions including Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhia, Cherkasy, and Odesa. The summit aims to strengthen Kyiv's position amidst the ongoing conflict.
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Russian forces have carried out attacks across Ukraine, injuring dozens.
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The EU is considering using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine for the next two years.
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The EU is considering using nearly $200bn in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
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