EU's Urgency: Reaching Consensus on Ukraine Financing

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed determination to secure an agreement among EU member states on financing Ukraine. Despite opposition from countries like Belgium to using frozen Russian assets without shared financial risks, von der Leyen aims for a resolution during the Brussels summit.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized the urgency of reaching a consensus among EU member states on crucial funding for Ukraine. The president stated her resolve ahead of the EU summit in Brussels, insisting she would not leave without securing an agreement.

One focal point of the discussions concerns the utilization of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's needs. However, resistance has emerged from countries like Belgium, which demand shared financial risk among EU members for supporting such a proposal.

As the summit unfolds, the pressure is on for EU leaders to bridge their differences and arrive at a solution that ensures sustained financial aid for Ukraine, maintaining European unity in the face of international challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)