Europe Divided Over Frozen Russian Assets

Europe froze 210 billion euros of Russian assets after the 2022 invasion. Now Ukraine desperately

wants that money for defense and reconstruction. Zelenskyy told European leaders that unlocking

these funds would prove to Russia that continuing the war is pointless. But there's a massive

problem. International law protects sovereign assets from seizure, even during conflict.

Belgium, where most funds sit, fears legal chaos and Russian lawsuits.

So instead of using the frozen money, Europe agreed to loan Ukraine 90 billion euros from

their own budget. Some leaders want to tap those Russian assets directly. Others worry it

sets a dangerous global precedent. Moscow calls any use of their money theft and promises