Deal to release 100bn of Russian assets' for Ukraine expected imminently
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Deal to release 100bn of Russian assets' for Ukraine expected imminently
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"A deal to release up to 100bn of frozen Russian assets in Europe to aid Ukraine is just days away, Downing Street believes, after Sir Keir Starmer and allies held crunch talks in London yesterday. The prime minister said talks about the future of Ukraine have reached a critical stage, while European leaders agreed that pressure on Vladimir Putin must be ramped up."
European leaders are nearing an agreement to release up to 100bn of frozen Russian assets in Europe to aid Ukraine. British officials indicated that around 8bn of those assets are held in UK bank accounts. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelensky and Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street for crunch talks that reached a critical stage. Leaders agreed that pressure on Vladimir Putin must be increased and emphasized the importance of continued European and American backing for Kyiv. Independent reporters continue on-the-ground coverage and rely on donations to fund paywall-free journalism.
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