EU told to choose between ‘money today or blood tomorrow’ as leaders debate giving Russian assets to Ukraine – Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Guardian StaffDecember 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
EU told to choose between ‘money today or blood tomorrow’ as leaders debate giving Russian assets to Ukraine – Europe live

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EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss providing financial aid to Ukraine, focusing on the potential use of frozen Russian assets. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging the EU to agree on a plan, warning that failure to do so would create "big problems" for Ukraine. The debate centers on a proposal to use these assets for reparations, potentially through a loan, but some countries like Belgium are concerned about the legal risks. Hungary's Viktor Orbán opposes the idea, while others like Ireland support it. The EU aims to reach a compromise to ensure Ukraine's financial needs are met, but disagreements persist on how to proceed.

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