Growing support in Europe and UK to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid

Donald Trump has made controversial comments about the Ukraine war, claiming Kyiv started the conflict and labeling President Zelensky a "dictator." This has caused concern among Western allies, with several Republican senators distancing themselves from his remarks. In response to Trump's stance, there is growing support in Europe and the UK for using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Currently, $300 billion of Russian Central Bank reserves are frozen, primarily in European institutions, which could significantly support Ukraine's defense. The urgency to act is heightened by upcoming elections in Germany, which may influence decisions on the frozen funds. European leaders are increasingly in favor of reallocating these assets to strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations.