How could Ukraine get billions of Russia's frozen assets?
DEC 18, 202515 MIN
How could Ukraine get billions of Russia's frozen assets?
DEC 18, 202515 MIN
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"We have a simple choice, either money today or blood tomorrow".<br /><br />Those were the blunt words of Polish PM Donald Tusk, as leaders gathered to discuss the billions in Russian assets, frozen in the EU.<br /><br />Once released, that money would help Ukraine's war effort...but the plan has faced significant opposition from some member states.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Roman Abramovic is yet to fulfill his pledge to send the £2.5bn from Chelsea football club's sale to Ukraine.Keir Starmer says the government is prepared to take him to court over it.<br /><br />So can the Russian money be accessed...and how desperately does Ukraine need it?<br /><br />Europe Editor James Mates tells Faye Barker what you need to know.