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Russia's Europe ties reexamined amid Ukraine support debate
The article discusses the ongoing debate over the possibility of converting the frozen Russian assets in the European Union, worth approximately 210 billion euros, to support Ukraine. European countries such as Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland, with backing from the Baltic states, are leading efforts to turn these assets into additional funding. However, Belgium refuses to participate due to concerns over legal and financial risks, especially given a current lawsuit against "Euroclear," the institution holding most of the funds. A proposed solution involves transferring the assets to a new custodial entity owned by the EU to reduce risks, with the approval of member states, and to avoid accusations of confiscating sovereign assets. Alternative options are also being considered, such as establishing a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that relies on the proceeds from the assets to finance support for Ukraine, aiming to break the political deadlock and enhance the EU's ability to support Kyiv, while avoiding legal complications and negative impacts on market stability.
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