EU Addresses Belgium's Concerns over Russian Assets

The European Union aims to resolve concerns raised by Belgium regarding the use of Russian frozen assets, mainly in Brussels, to fund Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed optimism about reaching a resolution during an EU summit, emphasizing the need to address the issue promptly.

The European Union has stepped in to address Belgium's concerns about the bloc's utilization of Russian frozen assets, predominantly located in Brussels, as a means to financially support Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the development on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters at an EU summit, Kallas expressed hope that the resolution of this matter could be achieved swiftly. Her comments came amid ongoing discussions about how best to support Ukraine financially while navigating internal EU concerns.

The urgency to finalize this decision highlights the EU's commitment to assisting Ukraine, while balancing the concerns of its member states, particularly those with significant Russian assets like Belgium.

(With inputs from agencies.)