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US proposes transferring frozen Russian assets to revive peace talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have proposed a plan to unfreeze a portion of Russian sovereign assets and transfer them to a US-managed financial vehicle to incentivize peace negotiations in Ukraine. The proposal was discussed during meetings in Miami with representatives from Ukraine, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and NATO.
European officials and Ukrainian representatives have reportedly rejected the proposal. European leaders, including Germany's Friedrich Merz, emphasized that frozen Russian assets must remain under European control. There are concerns regarding Washington's intentions and the legal implications of moving funds held primarily in EU jurisdictions, such as at the Belgian depository Euroclear.
The frozen assets, totaling approximately 260 billion euros, were immobilized following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. While the US seeks to use these funds as diplomatic leverage, European allies have focused on using the interest generated from these assets to provide loans to Ukraine, rather than touching the principal amount.
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Donald Trump · Euroclear · European Union · Friedrich Merz · Jared Kushner · NATO · Russia · Russia · Steve Witkoff · Ukraine · Ukraine · United States
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- [● 4 SOURCES] European representatives rejected the US proposal to unfreeze Russian assets or transfer control of them to Washington. off.net.mk · de-rt.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There is a discrepancy between the military aid promised by some NATO members and what has actually been delivered to Ukraine. opserver.mk · petel.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ukraine's 2026 funding is secured, with 31 billion euros from the EU awaiting payment pending agreed reforms. opserver.mk · petel.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] The EU has pledged 45 billion euros for Ukraine for 2027, but financial needs are expected to be significantly higher. opserver.mk · petel.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Norway has pledged an additional 9 billion euros in aid for Ukraine for next year. opserver.mk · petel.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] The European Union aims to cover about two-thirds of Ukraine's financial needs, expecting partners to cover the rest. opserver.mk · petel.bg
- [● 4 SOURCES] US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner proposed unfreezing part of Russian sovereign assets as part of a potential peace agreement. off.net.mk · de-rt.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The EU is seeking additional funding from partners including Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Japan, and the UK. opserver.mk · petel.bg
- [● 10 SOURCES] Western allies froze approximately 260 billion euros of Russian state assets in 2022. www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · pmo.ee · cafef.vn · nra.lv · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The US suggested transferring assets to a Washington-supervised financial vehicle. www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · pmo.ee · cafef.vn · nra.lv · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The US proposed unfreezing some Russian state assets to revitalize peace talks. www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · pmo.ee · cafef.vn · nra.lv · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Ukraine received a 45 billion euro loan from G7 countries using interest from frozen Russian assets. www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · cafef.vn · pmo.ee · world-today-journal.com · +4 more