Legal opinions contradict Belgium’s claims over Russian assets – POLITICO
But according to two legal opinions — one prepared by law firm Covington & Burling, another by a…
Using Russian assets to fund Ukraine looks ‘increasingly difficult,’ says EU top diplomat – POLITICO
“This [reparations loan] is what we’re working on. We are not there yet and it is increasingly difficult,…
EU starts crucial week with Zelenskyy talks and bid to save €210B loan – POLITICO
“We are Russia’s next target, and we are already in harm’s way,” Rutte said last week. “Russia has brought war…
Japan rebuffs EU plea to join Russian assets plan – POLITICO
“We will continue to work together to develop a wide range of financing options to support Ukraine, including…
Reparations loan for Ukraine is ‘very fragile’ and risks investor exodus, Euroclear warns
The European Union’s plan to issue a reparations loan for Ukraine suffered a fresh setback on Friday after…
Notes on a scandal — will a fraud probe upend the EU? – POLITICO
Brussels was jolted this week by dawn raids and an alleged fraud probe involving current and former senior…
How Belgium became Russia’s most valuable asset – POLITICO
Spooking the horses According to several of those close to the discussions, the reparations loan proposal started to…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…
EU weighs Plan B for Ukraine as Belgium raises bar to unblock reparations loan
European Union leaders are coming to terms with the idea that an emergency funding solution to keep the…
‘Fundamentally wrong’: Belgian prime minister doubles down on opposition to reparations loan
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has doubled down on his opposition to the European Union’s proposal to…