Belgium is prepared to approve the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine if three conditions are met, writes Suddeutsche Zeitung, citing a letter from Prime Minister Bart De Wever sent to the European Commission.
According to the newspaper, Brussels insists that Ukraine receive legally binding and unconditional guarantees for the so-called “reparation” loan; that all potential legal risks be shared among every EU member state; and that every country holding frozen Russian assets participate in the mechanism—meaning the loan would be secured jointly.
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The newspaper adds that Ursula von der Leyen is ready to accept these conditions, yet Belgium is waiting for formal confirmation and support from the rest of the European Union.