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Conversation: EU postpones decision on using frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine loans NHK

A: Hey there! Heard any news lately?

B: Not really, what's up?

A: Well, I just read that the EU is still figuring out whether they can use Russia's frozen assets to lend some interest-free money to Ukraine.

B: That sounds serious! So they were meeting about it in Brussels?

A: Yeah, Zelenskyy was there too. They were discussing if they should use the assets from their countries to loan Ukraine some cash. But Belgium seems worried because a big chunk of those assets are held by a financial institution there.

B: Oh, I see. And what's the worry?

A: Well, Russia might ask for those frozen assets back. That's why they didn't make a decision yet. But the EU leader said it could be solved and they'll try again in December.

B: Interesting! So if they do give loans to Ukraine, what would Zelenskyy use them for?

A: He wants to produce weapons in Ukraine and buy arms from Europe and even the US using those loans.
Summary
EU leaders are considering using Russia's frozen assets to provide interest-free loans to Ukraine, with the intention of aiding weapons production and arm purchases within Ukraine. The meeting was attended by Zelenskyy in Brussels. However, there is concern that returning the funds could be
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ID: 1fe94b70-1da5-4c0f-9739-53fb0f874140

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251024_08/#conversation

Date: Oct. 24, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-24

Created: 2025/10/24 17:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:32

Last Read: 2025/10/24 17:51