Vice speaker of Slovak Parliament opposes funding Ukraine with frozen Russian assets

Vice Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gašpar has called the confiscation of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military needs unacceptable.

Source: European Pravda, citing Gašpar in an interview with the Russian agency TASS

Details: Gašpar said that regarding the issue of frozen Russian assets, Slovakia emphasises the need for a thorough legal assessment, caution and consideration of the long-term consequences of any decisions made.

Quote from Gašpar: "In November 2025, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico expressed disagreement with the proposal to confiscate frozen Russian assets and use them to fund Ukraine's military needs. Such an approach towards confrontation and confiscation is unacceptable."

Details: As Gašpar recalled, Fico drew particular attention to possible litigation, the risk of retaliatory measures and the consequences of such a move for future peace negotiations.

Quote from Gašpar: "At the same time, he stressed that using these assets for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine could be more appropriate than directing them towards the further funding of military operations. The Slovak Republic is interested in ensuring that any decision in this sphere has a clear legal basis, complies with international obligations and minimises the risk of further deterioration in international relations."

Details: Furthermore, according to Gašpar, it is necessary to seek sustainable solutions for financing Ukraine's reconstruction that will promote regional stability and create conditions for establishing long-term peace.

Background:

• Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever recently expressed confidence that the European Commission will not reopen discussions on using frozen Russian assets held in Euroclear to finance Ukraine.
• During the EU leaders' summit on 16 October, De Wever firmly opposed discussions on the idea of using frozen assets belonging to Russia's Central Bank.
• Meanwhile, Vsevolod Chentsov, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, proposed using Russian funds frozen in Europe for Ukraine's needs in phases – an idea that, in his view, could help shift Belgium's position.

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