Al Jazeera News Updates Russian assets may be used to aid Ukraine, China condemns US-Taiwan deal
Dec 18, 2025
The discussion revolves around the EU's consideration of utilizing Russian assets to support Ukraine's reparations efforts. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as China strongly condemns the US's substantial arms deal with Taiwan. The episode also touches on planned talks regarding the Mercosur trade agreement amid protests in Brussels. Additionally, there’s a report on Israeli strikes in Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah sites, highlighting ongoing military conflicts in the region.
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EU Seeks Shared Risk For Russian-Asset Plan
- EU leaders want to share the financial risks of using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reparations.
- Ursula von der Leyen frames the plan as an act of EU solidarity requiring collective risk-sharing.
China Condemns $11B US Arms Sale To Taiwan
- China condemned a US arms package to Taiwan worth over $11 billion as dangerous for the island.
- The US package includes medium-range missiles, rocket systems, and drones amid rising China-Taiwan tensions.
EU To Discuss Landmark Mercosur Trade Deal
- EU leaders will discuss a Mercosur trade deal linking the EU with five South American countries.
- The agreement would create free trade between the EU's 27 states and Mercosur members including Brazil and Argentina.