8legs: European commission proposal to lend to ukraine

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Russian assets proposal: 5 main takeaways

The European Commission proposed a €210 billion package to fund Ukraine, largely from frozen Russian assets.
EU will lend €165 billion to Ukraine, repayable after Russia ends the war and pays reparations.
Defence spending gets €115 billion, with €50 billion reserved for Kyiv’s budget under the reparations loan.
Belgium would provide bilateral guarantees up to €105 billion until 2028 to back the loan.
A liquidity mechanism would help ensure guarantees can be paid out quickly.
Hungary’s potential veto risks blocking unanimity for some financing options.
The plan aims to keep Russian assets frozen by potentially invoking Article 122 to block returns.
The package could be financed via joint EU debt if needed, though unanimity is required.
The funds would be disbursed in five-year tranches with anti-corruption safeguards.
The plan could influence Ukraine’s negotiation position by increasing pressure on Russia.

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