EU freezes Russian assets ahead of pivotal Ukraine talks
Kyiv and European allies seek to strengthen their hand as Washington-led peace talks reach critical phase
Kyiv and European allies seek to strengthen their hand as Washington-led peace talks reach critical phase

When it came to using frozen Russian assets as leverage, the EU blinked

European Commission president lays out three options for member states in bid to secure financing for Kyiv

Choices for Ukraine funding set out in commission document drafted after failure to agree plan last month

EU and Nato leaders warn they must be given a voice on the most pivotal moment in the war

Money to be borrowed against bloc’s budget after leaders fail to agree on proposal using Moscow’s funds

Proposal offering major concessions to Moscow blindsided European diplomats