EU to Fund Ukraine War with Russia's Own Money?

European Union leaders meet Thursday to decide on a bold and controversial plan: using profits from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's military. Billions of euros in Russian state assets have been immobilized in the EU since the 2022 invasion. The proposal would use the interest earned on these funds to support Ukraine's defense in 2026 and 2027. The deal is politically sensitive. It aims to create a stable, long-term funding source for Ukraine while directly leveraging Russian capital against its own war effort. Final approval requires agreement from all 27 EU member states. The summit will determine if this unprecedented financial strategy moves forward.