EU Pushes to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine’s Reconstruction, Says Kaja Kallas in Kyiv
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In Kyiv, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s determination to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine — politically, militarily, and financially — as the war with Russia grinds on. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kallas emphasized that “Ukraine’s defense is Europe’s defense,” underscoring Brussels’ commitment to new military and financial support packages, including the 19th EU sanctions package targeting Moscow.
A major focus of her remarks was the EU’s push to repurpose frozen Russian assets held in Europe to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. Kallas said the EU is developing a “reparations loan” mechanism, arguing that “Russia owes for the damages it has caused to Ukraine.” She confirmed that the proposal is advancing within EU institutions and that leaders aim to implement it “fast,” allowing Kyiv to access billions in frozen funds for rebuilding energy systems, infrastructure, and essential services devastated by the war.
Kallas also warned that Russia is deliberately targeting Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure ahead of winter to “cause as much suffering as possible,” stressing that Europe is preparing additional aid to repair critical energy networks. She linked this to the EU’s broader strategy of weakening Russia’s war economy through sustained sanctions, adding that each new measure “makes Russia’s economy weaker and reduces its ability to fund this war.”
The EU foreign policy chief further addressed accountability for Russian aggression, noting the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression, now entering its funding phase with calls for wider international participation. Kallas reiterated that “there can be no just peace without accountability.”
Turning to Ukraine’s EU membership prospects, Kallas confirmed that accession talks are progressing, saying “Ukraine’s future is in Europe.” She praised Kyiv’s reform efforts and highlighted that the EU is working internally to accelerate the process as a “sign of hope” for Ukrainians.
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