One hundred and twenty-two MEPs from different political parties signed a letter defending the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The signatories call for the reopening of this debate, which has been considered controversial in the European Union.
The initiative comes at a time when Ukraine faces significant budgetary difficulties. The country has seen its financial resources diminish, which has created pressure on its Western allies to find additional forms of financing.
The Russian assets immobilized following the sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine represent a substantial sum. The question of whether these funds should be used to help Ukraine has been the subject of discussion among European Union member states, with divergent positions on the legality and appropriateness of such a measure.
Among the signatory MEPs are representatives from across the European political spectrum, demonstrating cross-party support for the proposal. The letter reinforces the call for the European Union to make a decision on the use of these frozen assets, at a time when the need for financial support for Ukraine is becoming increasingly urgent.
