EU holds off on using Russian assets for €140B Ukraine loan

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Rosie BirchardOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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EU leaders did not endorse a €140 billion loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets during their recent summit. Instead, they committed to addressing Ukraine's financial needs over the next two years and agreed to revisit the issue of utilizing Russian assets in December. The decision comes amid legal concerns raised by Belgium, which hosts much of the immobilized Russian central bank assets through Euroclear. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever warned that using these funds could lead to costly litigation and deter future investors. Russia has threatened a "very harsh" response if Brussels proceeds with its plan.

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Friedrich Merz 40% Euroclear 40% Bart De Wever 50% Antonio Costa 50% Russia ×260% Ursula von der Leyen 60% EU ×370% Ukraine ×480%

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eu 90% russian assets 85% ukraine loan 80% legal questions 70% financial needs 65% frozen assets 60% council chief antonio costa 55% belgium's prime minister bart de wever 50% counter-confiscations 45% robin hood story 40%

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Ukraine

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