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8–17 September

Ukraine proposes mechanism for using frozen Russian assets

The Ukrainian government submitted a proposal to the EU to create a mechanism for using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit. Belgium expressed opposition to changing the asset holder, citing legal risks. Discussions continue as Ukraine insists on the need to utilize these funds to cover its budget deficit.

In brief

  • Proposal submitted on September 8, 2026
  • Belgium opposes changing the asset holder
  • Assets frozen due to sanctions against Russia
  • Ukraine's budget deficit is rising due to shelling
  • Discussions are ongoing at the EU level
Covered by 4 of 6 media groups
  • Budget not in the collected reports
  • Public money 1 source
  • Media business 5 sources
  • Big capital 3 sources
  • Readers and grants 1 source
  • Undisclosed not in the collected reports

No newsrooms from these groups in the collected reports: budget, undisclosed.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Media business
  • Newsroom 6
  • Commentary 1
47%7 items
Big capital
  • Newsroom 5
33%5 items
Public money
  • Newsroom 2
13%2 items
Readers and grants
  • Newsroom 1
7%1 item

How we count media groups — Methodology

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