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Four EU nations pressure Brussels over frozen Russian assets — FT - RBC-Ukraine

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27 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Four EU countries urge the European Commission to bypass Belgium's veto and activate over 200 billion euros in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's budget amid insufficient EU loans. Legal and technical obstacles remain as Belgium fears potential financial liabilities and legal backlash from Moscow.

◆ The Wire takeaway

The EU's deadlock over frozen Russian assets is breaking, creating a chance for you to engage legal or financial services that help navigate new mechanisms reallocating these funds to Ukraine. Your company could gain early access by advising on or deploying frameworks that skirt vetoes and redistribute these funds safely.

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