Zelensky says Russia could attempt to reclaim frozen assets through Ukraine's partners. The EU has rejected U.S. proposals to release Russian assets held in the EU to Washington. Zelensky met with Belgian officials but no progress was made on the fate of funds in Russian assets held by Euroclear.
Zelensky confirmed to reporters that Russia may seek to reclaim immobilized assets through Ukraine's partners. He said the details were discussed with European partners and that the matter is under Europe's control. The EU has rejected U.S. proposals to release Russian assets held in the EU to Washington. Zelensky met with Belgian officials but no progress was made on the fate of funds in Russian assets held by Euroclear.
The EU is reluctant to propose a concrete plan until all 27 member states agree. Zelensky has asked Europe to use the Russian funds to support Ukraine. He has also expressed concerns about the U.S. growing more sympathetic to Russia. The EU's foreign policy chief said Starlink is essential for Ukraine and Europe cannot replace this capability in the short term.
Zelensky has raised concerns about disruptions to Starlink, which is critical for Ukraine's military operations. He has asked Europe to ensure the U.S. keeps the technologies on offer for Kyiv. The EU is critical in backing Ukraine's requests for the U.S. administration to keep those technologies on offer.