EU's Russian Asset Loan Plan: Risks and Rewards

The European Union is contemplating a plan to use frozen Russian assets to provide a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, aiming for long-term funding. However, Euroclear, the main custodian, warns this could destabilize European bond markets and undermine trust in European financial systems. The proposal involves Euroclear investing frozen Russian cash into a long-dated EU bond, with Ukraine repaying after Russia ends the war and agrees to compensate for damages. The plans success hinges on political agreement among EU member states, as failure to provide funding could increase the risk of Ukraines defeat, bringing Russias security threat closer to the EUs borders.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.