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flag UK and Belgium discuss using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, as EU considers indefinite freeze with safeguards.

flag UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever to discuss using frozen Russian assets—worth about €165 billion—to support Ukraine’s war effort and recovery. flag The UK backs the plan, but Belgium remains hesitant over financial and legal risks. flag The EU is moving toward indefinitely freezing the assets until Russia ends its war and pays reparations, with safeguards being developed to address concerns. flag The leaders stressed maintaining economic pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine’s position ahead of key peace talks, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving European and US officials.

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