"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Brussels for crunch talks with Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Merz is set to discuss a Commission proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine Most EU members are in favor, but Belgium has refused to back the plans Brussels fears legal repercussions and retaliation from Russia"
"Merz's trip comes amid a renewed, US-led diplomatic push for a ceasefire in Ukraine Below is a roundup of the latest developments on Russia's war in Ukraine on December 5, 2025:"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Brussels for crunch talks with Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Merz will discuss a Commission proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Most EU members support the proposal, but Belgium has refused to back the plans. Brussels cites fears of legal repercussions and potential retaliation from Russia. The visit coincides with a renewed, US-led diplomatic push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The developments are dated December 5, 2025, and center on funding mechanisms and political divisions within the EU.
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