🌍 US Urges EU to Drop Ukraine Loan Plan Using Russian Assets
US Position: Advocates keeping frozen Russian central bank assets for peace negotiations, not funding Ukraine.
EU Proposal: Plan to use assets (~€90B of €210B frozen) to support Ukraine’s economy & military over 2 years.
Diplomatic Tension: European leaders maintain control over funds; internal opposition exists, notably from Belgium.
Context: US suggests assets could instead fund post-war reconstruction under its guidance.