Russia may attempt to reclaim frozen assets through Ukraine's partners, Zelensky says. EU leaders reject U.S. proposal to release Russian assets to Washington.
Zelensky confirmed Russia could try to reclaim immobilized assets through Ukraine's partners during talks with European counterparts. U.S. officials suggested releasing 200 billion euros in Russian assets to Washington as a bargaining chip.
EU leaders rejected the U.S. proposal during a Brussels summit. Zelensky called Trump's pause on Russia sanctions a 'reward' for Putin, warning it would embolden Moscow.
Zelensky warned that lifting sanctions would encourage Putin to intensify the war, calling for Europe to establish its own negotiations with Moscow.