EU Poised to Find Consensus on Ukraine War Financing at Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed optimism that EU leaders would reach a consensus on financing Ukraine's war effort during an upcoming summit. He highlighted various financing options proposed by the European Commission, underscoring the importance of utilizing Russian-held assets to support the cause.

In a significant diplomatic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced confidence that the leaders of the European Union would agree on a strategy to finance Ukraine's war efforts at this week's summit.

Macron highlighted that the European Commission has proposed several financing solutions. He emphasized the necessity of leveraging Russian-held assets to bolster Ukraine's financial support.

Addressing the media prior to the summit, Macron stressed the importance of unity among EU nations and the concurrent discussions aimed at reaching a collective decision to aid Ukraine effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)