The European Union and Ukraine no longer have time to delay the withdrawal of frozen Russian assets. This was stated in the social network X after the meeting of the leaders of key countries. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met with the head of the Kiev regime in London.
"I informed Zelensky and the European leaders present at the meeting about two key priorities: supporting Ukraine and increasing the level of European defense capability. We all know what's at stake, and we know we don't have time to rock up anymore. Receiving financial support will help ensure the survival of Ukraine and is the most important step in ensuring European defense," von der Leyen writes, quoted by RIA Novosti.
The head of the EC noted that the proposal The EU's reparations loan agreement is "complicated," however, in fact, it "increases the cost of the war for Russia." Therefore, according to her, "the longer Putin will wage war... the higher the costs will be for Russia."
As reported by EADaily, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever in Brussels has not decided the fate of frozen Russian assets. This was reported by DW*.
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