Novara Live Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Frozen Russian Assets
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Dec 18, 2025 Nye Barghouti, a Palestinian singer-songwriter and flautist, shares insights on his charity single 'Lullaby' aimed at raising funds for Palestinian relief. He discusses the emotional depth of the lullaby, rooted in themes of love under occupation and personal significance. The conversation shifts to life in Ramallah, marked by daily anxieties and grief, highlighting the impact of political turmoil. Nye emphasizes the importance of cultural representation and urges listeners to support the project, amplifying Palestinian voices through music.
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EU Split Over Frozen Russian Assets
- EU leaders are deeply divided over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, balancing urgency against risk.
- The dispute exposes how wealth concentration in European financial centres creates political and security dilemmas.
Belgium Demands Risk Mutualisation
- Belgium's Bart De Wever insists risks be mutualised before handing assets to Ukraine to avoid unilateral exposure.
- This stance highlights smaller states' fear of legal and military retaliation from Russia.
Seizing Wealth Reveals Political Choices
- Europe proved it can trace and freeze oligarch wealth quickly when geopolitically necessary.
- Helena argues this shows governments choose not to regulate secretive financial flows until a crisis forces action.