Germany expects the European Union to finalize a deal on a major aid package for Ukraine even without Hungary's support, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 28, citing German Foreign Ministry spokesman Christian Wagner.
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Important story on incredible work to bring back children
Important story on the incredible work being done by our friends at @SaveukraineUs Still so much more to do to bring back these children.
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Fresh Shaheed strikes hit Odesa apartment
Fresh Shaheed strikes in Odesa. Seems to have hit yet another apartment complex.
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West’s shared desire to support Ukraine, G7 unity on asset seizures
But there's a shared desire to show Russia that the West won't let up in supporting Ukraine economically and militarily. Past G7 unity on sanctions suggests potential to overcome differences on asset seizures too. 15/
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G7 ministers worry seizure debate undermines Ukraine aid packages
Some G7 ministers worry that the debate over seizures implies there's an alternative to providing orthodox financial support packages to Ukraine, which have stalled lately. 14/
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Options for seizing Russian assets for Ukraine loans explored
Options being explored range from directly seizing Russian central bank assets to tapping proceeds from frozen assets or using them as collateral for loans to Ukraine. 12/
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US proposes G7 seize $300 billion frozen Russian assets for Ukraine anniversary
So, FT reports that The US has proposed that G7 working groups explore ways to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. This is aimed at having options ready for a potential G7 leaders meeting around the 2nd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24. 10/
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G7 seeks tangible display of strength for invasion anniversary
In addition, G7 would like to show something tangible for the second anniversary of the invasion. Something that makes G7 looks better and stronger than Russia, something that projects power. 7/
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G7 taxpayers question supporting Ukraine with idle Russian funds
Well, a taxpayer cares. Why should G7 taxpayers support Ukraine while there are Russian funds sitting idly in G7 jurisdiction. And this is a very powerful motive in a democracy 6/
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US proposes G7 confiscate Russian assets for Ukraine, Russia furious
The U.S. moves forward with the proposal to G7 to confiscate Russian assets and give them to Ukraine. Russia is furious and threatens to retaliate. But it can’t do much. Why has it taken so long? First, because there is a powerful business lobby against confiscation 1/