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Pravda.sk | Using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine is the best option. Other alternatives are worse for Europe, says expert Martin Vokálek

The European Union is looking for ways to fund Ukraine in the long term without indebting its member states. The most promising solution appears to be using frozen Russian assets, particularly those held in Belgium. According to Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office at the Europeum Institute, this is the fairest and most sustainable option, surpassing all other alternatives.

In the Media

10. December 2025

The use of frozen Russian assets is the best and most effective solution, which could help Ukraine not only finance urgent immediate expenditures but also represents a medium- and long-term solution.

Russia will be entitled to reclaim its assets only once it ends its aggressive war and begins paying Ukraine reparations for all the damage it has caused.

You can listen to the full interview with Martin Vokálek here.