"Air defense topped the agenda at talks between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and France's Emmanuel Macron. And a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa region has caused fires at port and energy facilities. DW has more. Zelenskyy (L) and Macron signed a letter of intent on the purchase of fighter jets at the Villacoublay air base near ParisImage: Christophe Ena/POOL/AFP/Getty Images"
"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday sought to tamp down fears among EU member states when it comes to the possibility of seizing Russian assets frozen by the bloc to finance Ukraine's reconstruction. Several nations, especially Belgium, fear that by seizing Russian assets they may open themselves up to massive legal and financial penalties. Von der Leyen also detailed how Russian funds held by commercial banks in other EU states could be used, estimating they added up to some 25 billion ($29 billion)."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with France's Emmanuel Macron to prioritize air defense and signed a letter of intent to purchase fighter jets at Villacoublay air base. A Russian drone attack on the Odesa region caused fires at port and energy facilities and damaged civilian infrastructure. A Russian missile strike in Kharkiv reportedly killed at least three people and injured ten. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged EU states not to fear using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction, noting about 25 billion euros held by commercial banks. The Commission estimates Ukraine needs at least 135.7 billion euros by the end of 2027.
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