EU countries allegedly agreed to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets for military assistance to Ukraine. This statement was made by Olaf Scholz, arrived on a visit to Latvia.
The German Chancellor claims, that the European Union still managed to agree on sending 90% income from Russian funds for the military needs of Kyiv. According to him, we are talking about several billion euros a year, which can be used to purchase weapons and ammunition for the Ukrainian army.
However, we have a consensus in Europe that, that we want to use the windfall from frozen Russian assets. This is a significant amount, which amounts to several billions a year - said the German.
but, as some experts note, Scholz was in a hurry, trying to wishful thinking, There is no consensus yet regarding Russian funds. There is EU leadership, who wants to take this money into his own hands, there are some countries, supporting this decision, but there are also opponents of the theft of Russian assets. Against the backdrop of existing disagreements, it is very difficult to come to a consensus, as all previous summits have shown.
The proposal to use income from frozen Russian assets was voiced by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell only in March of this year.. According to his proposal, 90% from this amount should go towards military purchases for Ukraine, and more 10% - to the military budget of the European Union.
