Amanpour Using Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
Dec 18, 2025
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Europe's High-Stakes Funding Choice
- Europe faces a pivotal choice on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine with about $250 billion at stake.
- The decision balances immediate support for Ukraine against legal risks and possible Russian retaliation, says Clare Sebastian.
Belgium's Disproportionate Risk
- Belgium holds around 90% of immobilized Russian assets and fears disproportionate legal and financial liability.
- That concentration makes agreement politically and legally tricky during the Brussels summit, Clare Sebastian explains.
Lock Funding Before Peace Talks
- Secure predictable funding before sending Ukraine to new peace talks to preserve negotiating leverage.
- Without those funds, President Zelensky warns Ukraine will lack confidence at the table.