Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Germany's Merz Pushes for Using Frozen Russian Assets
Germany, led by Friedrich Merz, wants to use money frozen from Russia to help Ukraine.
The plan involves up to 140 billion euros from a Belgian depository.
Germany had earlier expressed legal concerns, but is now supporting this plan.
The money would be given to Ukraine as a loan, and then the money would need to be paid back once Russia has committed to reparations for the damage caused during its war on Ukraine.
This comes as there's concern about continued US support for Ukraine.
This proposal may be discussed at an EU summit next week.
Germany's Merz advocates using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The proposed amount is up to 140 billion euros.
The plan involves funds held in a Belgian depository.
The loan would have to be paid back once Russia has committed to reparations.
The plan is likely to be discussed at an EU summit next week.
- Who
- Germany's Merz, EU
- What
- Advocating use of frozen Russian assets
- When
- Plan discussed at an EU summit next week.
- Where
- EU
- Why
- To finance Ukraine's war effort
- Proposed Action
- Use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid
- Proposed Asset Amount
- Up to 140 billion euros
- Assets Location
- Belgian depository
- Germany's Stance
- Supportive of the EU plan
- Repayment Condition
- Reparations from Russia