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Oct 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
EU leaders seek debate on using frozen Russian assets
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Several EU leaders want to revive debate over seizing Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s war. The discussion comes amid European concerns about Trump’s approach to Russia; the Japan Times reports that he scrapped Russian energy sanctions, pressured Kyiv to stop bombing Russian oil refineries and questioned Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s legitimacy.
WHO: Several EU leaders
WHAT: Several EU leaders want to revive debate over using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s war.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: The leaders want to discuss using the frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s war.
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