Ukraine sees growing Western support for talks on using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine reports rising European appetite for discussing use of frozen Russian assets, urging access now rather than keeping them as future bargaining chips.
Ukraine has signaled a shift in European attitudes toward the fate of Russian assets frozen under sanctions. A senior Ukrainian official said on Wednesday that Kyiv perceives a growing willingness among European allies to engage seriously on the matter.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, noted that some allied governments remain hesitant to tap into these funds, preferring to hold them as a bargaining chip in potential future negotiations with Moscow. However, Ukraine considers such caution unnecessary and is pressing for immediate access to the money.
Kyiv has long argued that the assets should be used to support its war effort and reconstruction. The renewed discussion comes as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict continue, with Ukraine seeking to secure financial resources without waiting for a peace settlement.
The official did not specify which allies have changed their stance or the exact value of the assets under discussion, but the remarks suggest a possible thaw in what has been a contentious policy debate among Western capitals.