The plan to mobilise Russia’s frozen assets is morally compelling and ingenious. The problem is that its enemies will never see it that way
Morally, the decision facing the European Council in Brussel…
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Belgium
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Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels ○
Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.
‘Money today or blood tomorrow’: EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Summit divided on idea of loan secured against Russian assets, as Belgium seeks guarantees if scheme goes wrong
Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized asse…
Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade deal ⊖
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Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.
EU leaders vow to agree funding for Ukraine ○
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins summit in Brussels pressuring Belgium to drop its opposition to using Russia’s frozen assets
Putin hits Europe with his most feared weapon... his lawyers: EU bid to use frozen Russian assets could be scuppered as leaders fear they could be forced to pay the money back after the war ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
EU leaders are due to meet on Thursday for a crunch summit on plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, with Belgium facing growing pressure to abandon its opposition.
Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals ⊖
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Italy, Belgium and Austria worry about Russia moving against their companies
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