Zelenskyy on risks of Russian assets in Europe being unfrozen: Europeans have situation under control
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he sees risks in possible Russian attempts to reclaim some of its assets frozen in Europe. He said, however, that European countries currently have the situation fully under control and the assets are secure.
Source: Zelenskyy answering questions from journalists online on Saturday, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Zelenskyy was commenting on reports that the US has suggested European countries unfreeze some Russian assets to help restart peace talks.
He said European countries are all aware that Russia will do everything possible to regain access to some of its frozen assets "through certain partners".
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Yes, that is true. We've got this information. But again, we've discussed the details with the Europeans. Today, the matter is completely under Europe's control, which means it is safe for now."
Background:
- The Financial Times reported this week that the US has suggested European countries unfreeze some sovereign Russian assets in order to resume peace talks.
- Meanwhile, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has been categorically opposed to even discussing the use of frozen Russian Central Bank assets.
- European Pravda previously reported that there would be no decisions regarding funding for Ukraine and Russian assets at the EU summit due to a lack of consensus on the matter.
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