Putin ally Viktor Orbán tells CNBC using frozen Russian assets is a ‘dead end’
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday he believes proposals to use immobilized Russian assets as a means to support Ukraine have been “killed.”
- Hungary, Belgium, Italy and Bulgaria have expressed doubts over the plans.
- Russia has said such a move would be tantamount to justification for war.
Meanwhile – Ursula is apparently refusing to leave the hotel until funding has been agreed upon…https://goldtadise.com/?p=683863
EU Will Look ‘Weak’ If It Doesn’t Confiscate Russian Funds, Zelensky Tells Crunch Summit
Belgian PM warns: “Stealing from a central bank is like robbing an embassy.”
“We have to find a solution today,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “We won’t leave the European Council without a solution for the funding for Ukraine for the next two years.”
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/eu-will-look-weak-if-it-doesnt-confiscate-russian-funds-zelensky-tells-crunch-summit
It’s Crunch Time For Europe Which Decides Whether To Confiscate Russian Assets
The EU’s goal is still to grant a €90-140? billion loan to Ukraine to support its economy and military through 2026–27, backed by frozen assets from the Russian central bank that are held mostly in Euroclear (Belgium).
https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/its-crunch-time-europe-which-decides-whether-confiscate-russian-assets