Reuters reported on the unanimous support of the EU countries for the seizure of Russian assets.

The leaders of the European Union (EU) unanimously supported the use of frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with a loan of 140 billion euros, but warned of the need to resolve legal issues. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on October 1.

"European leaders expressed common support for the idea of using Russian assets frozen in the West to provide Ukraine with a loan of 140 billion euros," the publication says.

It is noted that in order to implement this plan, "it is necessary to clarify some legal aspects" related to this issue.

According to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the idea of using frozen assets is "a good one." She added that there are also legal issues that "need to be considered."

According to the agency, the European Commission (EC) assures that it has found a "legally justified way" to implement a mechanism in which Ukraine will be able to use the funds now, and repayment will take place at the expense of "future reparations" to Russia.

The article also emphasizes that Belgium, where most of the frozen assets are located, is "adamant" in supporting the plan to use Russia's frozen assets.

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Earlier, on September 29, the Politico newspaper reported that the EU is considering the possibility of making a decision on Russia's frozen sovereign assets at the end of October. According to the publication, the first discussion of the issue will take place within the framework of the summit of EU leaders in Copenhagen.

On September 30, EC President Ursula von der Leyen promised that the EU would not seize Russia's frozen assets. According to her, the European Union has agreed with Ukraine to allocate €2 billion for the purchase of drones, which will allow Kiev to expand its capabilities and effectively use new technologies.

Later, on October 1, the head of EU diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, said before an informal summit of EU heads of state in Copenhagen that the European Union countries had not reached a consensus on granting Ukraine a loan based on Russia's blocked assets. She added that not all European states support the idea of providing a loan.

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