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Zelenskyy Demands Access to Frozen Russian Assets
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy demands access to frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and calls for stronger sanctions against Russia.
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Wolodymyr SelenskyjDonald Trump
- What is Zelenskyy's justification for seizing the frozen assets?
- He argues that this would be a just response to the destruction caused by Russia in Ukraine, and that a strong Europe should make this decision independently of Washington.
- What is Zelenskyy's proposal regarding the frozen Russian assets?
- Zelenskyy claims that the approximately \u20ac270 billion in frozen Russian assets in the EU and other Western nations should be used to support Ukraine and purchase weapons.
- What additional action regarding Russia does Zelenskyy advocate for?
- Zelenskyy also called for stricter sanctions against Russia, citing the operations of a "shadow fleet" of Russian oil tankers that continue to operate freely in EU and NATO waters.
- What broader geopolitical point does Zelenskyy seem to be making with his statements?
- Zelenskyy's statement highlights the ongoing debate over how to manage frozen Russian assets and the significant financial challenges facing Ukraine in its war against Russia.
- What is the current intended use of some of the interest from the frozen Russian assets?
- The frozen Russian assets are in part intended as collateral for an EU loan to Ukraine. Interest earned on these assets is also being considered as a security for the loan.