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Confiscating Russian sovereign assets sets a destabilizing precedent for Western countries to seize assets to end a war they are not openly involved in. These funds function as leverage in negotiations, and removing them increases the risk of escalation and retaliation. This directly undermines President Trump’s diplomatic efforts to...

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Reform's Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 calls for Starmer to "utilise" the leverage of frozen Russian assets in Europe against Putin. The EU is currently debating whether to seize Russian assets - but the UK does not participate in those meetings because of Brexit, thanks to Tice and others.
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Reform's Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 calls for Starmer to "utilise" the leverage of frozen Russian assets in Europe against Putin. The EU is currently debating whether to seize Russian assets - but the UK does not participate in those meetings because of Brexit, thanks to Tice and others.

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55,708 views • 8 months ago

The Trump Administration is using all three leverage points—military, economic and diplomatic to put an end to Iran’s reign on terror and protect our nation, our assets & our interests. We are hopeful that this weekend’s negotiations are successful.
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The Trump Administration is using all three leverage points—military, economic and diplomatic to put an end to Iran’s reign on terror and protect our nation, our assets & our interests. We are hopeful that this weekend’s negotiations are successful.

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Merz assures the Bundestag that by stealing Russian assets, Europe will be able to arm Zelenskyy for several more years, thereby hastening the end of the war. "We want to use the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank more effectively to provide Ukraine with a total of approximately 140 billion euros in additional interest-free loans. These additional funds should be used exclusively for armaments and paid in cash. This would ensure Ukraine's military stability for several years. And, ladies and gentlemen, let it be absolutely clear here: we do not want to do this to prolong the war. We want to do this to end this war as quickly as possible."
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Merz assures the Bundestag that by stealing Russian assets, Europe will be able to arm Zelenskyy for several more years, thereby hastening the end of the war. "We want to use the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank more effectively to provide Ukraine with a total of approximately 140 billion euros in additional interest-free loans. These additional funds should be used exclusively for armaments and paid in cash. This would ensure Ukraine's military stability for several years. And, ladies and gentlemen, let it be absolutely clear here: we do not want to do this to prolong the war. We want to do this to end this war as quickly as possible."

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36,528 views • 9 months ago

I reaffirm Reform’s rock solid support for Ukraine against the vile aggressive dictator Putin. Only yesterday I met Ukrainian MPs and diplomats to reinforce this. I urge the PM to use the frozen Russian assets in Europe as vital negotiating leverage in ceasefire negotiations
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I reaffirm Reform’s rock solid support for Ukraine against the vile aggressive dictator Putin. Only yesterday I met Ukrainian MPs and diplomats to reinforce this. I urge the PM to use the frozen Russian assets in Europe as vital negotiating leverage in ceasefire negotiations

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🇵🇱🇺🇸🇷🇺 Polish PM Donald Tusk confirms the US is calling on Europe not to seize Russian assets to aid Ukraine They want the assets to be used as part of the deal that could end the conflict He noted that the Americans might have some interests in the funds
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🇵🇱🇺🇸🇷🇺 Polish PM Donald Tusk confirms the US is calling on Europe not to seize Russian assets to aid Ukraine They want the assets to be used as part of the deal that could end the conflict He noted that the Americans might have some interests in the funds

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I urge the Defence Secretary to work with other Western leaders to use the $300 billion of frozen Russian assets as negotiating leverage in the quest for a Ukrainian ceasefire
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I urge the Defence Secretary to work with other Western leaders to use the $300 billion of frozen Russian assets as negotiating leverage in the quest for a Ukrainian ceasefire

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Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones in the capital in a sweeping attack President Zelenskiy said was Moscow's answer to diplomatic efforts to end its war

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WHY WON’T U.S., UK, FRANCE AND OTHER WESTERN GOVERNMENTS CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE IN GAZA? As with the proxy war in Ukraine, a complete abandonment of diplomacy, politicians openly endorsing military escalation, and no consideration for loss of human life. We are forced to sit and watch killing on an industrial scale. International leaders must call for an end to Israel’s genocide of the native Palestinian population in #Gaza. #CeasefireNOW

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In a press briefing, the spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry denied claims of negotiations with the US and stated that Iran was not involved in a Pakistan-led diplomatic effort to end the war.

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🌐🇧🇪Euroclear CEO warns against using frozen Russian assets to lend to Ukraine. Valérie Urbain, CEO of Belgian depository Euroclear, which manages around €185 billion in frozen Russian state assets, is urging the European Union not to touch them. In a recent interview, she warned that the plan to use the funds as collateral for a loan worth up to €165 billion for the reconstruction of Ukraine could be perceived by Russia as a confiscation, which would trigger legal and economic retaliation. “If Russia perceives this reconstruction loan to Ukraine as a confiscation of its assets, it will not stand idly by. That is why we expect legal action against Euroclear and the possible seizure of assets that we hold on behalf of our clients in Russia,” Urbain said. She added that Russia could seize Belgian assets in Russia in retaliation, which would threaten the stability of the European financial system. Euroclear, a key player in the European financial market, now holds most of the €200 billion in frozen Russian reserves since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The EU is already using the profits from these assets to prop up Kiev, but the assets themselves remain untouched. The European Commission is proposing to use them as collateral for a loan that Ukraine would repay from future Russian reparations. Belgium, where Euroclear is based, is the biggest opponent of the plan because of the risks to its economy. Urbain instead proposes using the assets as leverage in peace talks with Russia, and has implicitly ruled out legal action against the EU if the forced transfer were to take place. The European Council is expected to decide on the proposal at a summit on December 18-19.
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🌐🇧🇪Euroclear CEO warns against using frozen Russian assets to lend to Ukraine. Valérie Urbain, CEO of Belgian depository Euroclear, which manages around €185 billion in frozen Russian state assets, is urging the European Union not to touch them. In a recent interview, she warned that the plan to use the funds as collateral for a loan worth up to €165 billion for the reconstruction of Ukraine could be perceived by Russia as a confiscation, which would trigger legal and economic retaliation. “If Russia perceives this reconstruction loan to Ukraine as a confiscation of its assets, it will not stand idly by. That is why we expect legal action against Euroclear and the possible seizure of assets that we hold on behalf of our clients in Russia,” Urbain said. She added that Russia could seize Belgian assets in Russia in retaliation, which would threaten the stability of the European financial system. Euroclear, a key player in the European financial market, now holds most of the €200 billion in frozen Russian reserves since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The EU is already using the profits from these assets to prop up Kiev, but the assets themselves remain untouched. The European Commission is proposing to use them as collateral for a loan that Ukraine would repay from future Russian reparations. Belgium, where Euroclear is based, is the biggest opponent of the plan because of the risks to its economy. Urbain instead proposes using the assets as leverage in peace talks with Russia, and has implicitly ruled out legal action against the EU if the forced transfer were to take place. The European Council is expected to decide on the proposal at a summit on December 18-19.

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❌ Bypassing Hungary and raping European law in broad daylight, the Brusselians are making moves to seize frozen Russian assets - a declaration of war. Meanwhile, they demand €135 billion more from member states to fuel the conflict. Hungary will not play along in this twisted Brusselian scheme. 🕊️ We need PEACE, not escalation!
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❌ Bypassing Hungary and raping European law in broad daylight, the Brusselians are making moves to seize frozen Russian assets - a declaration of war. Meanwhile, they demand €135 billion more from member states to fuel the conflict. Hungary will not play along in this twisted Brusselian scheme. 🕊️ We need PEACE, not escalation!

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1,100,059 views • 7 months ago

When Russian civilians are hit, this is no longer just about Ukraine. Behind these attacks stand Western weapons, Western money, and Western support. And the more openly this continues, the harder it becomes for the West to pretend it is not directly involved.
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When Russian civilians are hit, this is no longer just about Ukraine. Behind these attacks stand Western weapons, Western money, and Western support. And the more openly this continues, the harder it becomes for the West to pretend it is not directly involved.

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41,870 views • 1 month ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited London, calling for unity between Europe, Ukraine and the US in negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited London, calling for unity between Europe, Ukraine and the US in negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine

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From 2019 until February 24, 2022, Ukraine engaged in 88 rounds of diplomatic negotiations with Russia, mediated by France and Germany, in an attempt to bring an end to the war. However, Russia imitated diplomacy while preparing for a full-scale assault. UNITED24 Media has more.
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From 2019 until February 24, 2022, Ukraine engaged in 88 rounds of diplomatic negotiations with Russia, mediated by France and Germany, in an attempt to bring an end to the war. However, Russia imitated diplomacy while preparing for a full-scale assault. UNITED24 Media has more.

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German Chancellor Merz on frozen assets as the EU's most powerful tool against Russia: "We have important days and weeks ahead for Ukraine, which we are approaching in close coordination. We are adhering to the following strategy. First, we are doing everything in our power to support Kiev in the face of the Russian aggressor. Now we intend to use the most powerful tool we have – to finally force Moscow to the negotiating table. Together, we want to achieve a decision in Brussels on the use of frozen Russian assets. The negotiations that we Europeans conducted in close coordination in Geneva have made initial progress toward developing a comprehensive peace plan. We are continuing this work together. To this end, our advisers are in constant contact with Ukraine and the United States. At the same time, we adhere to a clear principle: no decisions about Ukraine and Europe without the participation of Ukrainians and Europeans." Were Europeans involved in the US-Ukraine negotiations in Geneva? This is the first I've heard of this.
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German Chancellor Merz on frozen assets as the EU's most powerful tool against Russia: "We have important days and weeks ahead for Ukraine, which we are approaching in close coordination. We are adhering to the following strategy. First, we are doing everything in our power to support Kiev in the face of the Russian aggressor. Now we intend to use the most powerful tool we have – to finally force Moscow to the negotiating table. Together, we want to achieve a decision in Brussels on the use of frozen Russian assets. The negotiations that we Europeans conducted in close coordination in Geneva have made initial progress toward developing a comprehensive peace plan. We are continuing this work together. To this end, our advisers are in constant contact with Ukraine and the United States. At the same time, we adhere to a clear principle: no decisions about Ukraine and Europe without the participation of Ukrainians and Europeans." Were Europeans involved in the US-Ukraine negotiations in Geneva? This is the first I've heard of this.

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