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"As Russia continues its grinding offensive and Ukraine braces for another
winter of war, the European Union remains paralysed over a seemingly
straightforward decision: whether to use 140 billion euros (A$250 billion) in
frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv.
Officially, the delay is about legal caution and financial liability.
But beneath the surface, a more uncomfortable truth is emerging: some EU
leaders may no longer believe Ukraine can win.
This isn’t about public rhetoric. Most European heads of state still affirm
their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
But when we examine strategic behaviour – especially the hesitation to deploy
high-risk financial tools, such as using Russia’s frozen assets in Europe – we
see signs of realist recalibration.
The EU’s frozen assets debate has become a litmus test for Brussels’ confidence
in Ukraine’s long-term viability."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
