{
  "id": 14998819,
  "title": "Latvia Calls for Frozen Russian Assets to Be Used to Support Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/latvia-calls-for-frozen-russian-assets-to-be-used-to-support-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T17:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/latvia-calls-for-frozen-russian-assets-to-be-used-to-support-ukraine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has advocated for the utilization of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, while reiterating support for Kyiv's EU membership aspirations, according to UATV English reports. Kulbergs emphasized that European allies share the objective of Ukraine's EU integration and acknowledge the difficulties the nation faces amid Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion. \"I believe we are in agreement on this matter. Our collective objective is Ukraine's accession to the EU and our unwavering support for it,\" Kulbergs stated.\n\nKulbergs also expressed criticism towards Russia for breaching international norms and intensifying its aggression against Ukraine. He called for the use of frozen Russian assets to bolster Kyiv, asserting that Moscow should not be permitted to perpetuate its conflict without repercussions. \"Russia is disregarding all rules, and it's exacerbating the situation during the war. The frozen assets are there, and they should be used to support Ukraine. It's quite straightforward,\" Kulbergs remarked.\n\nThe utilization of frozen Russian assets remains a significant matter in European deliberations concerning financing Ukraine's defense and reconstruction. Ukraine continues to advance EU accession reforms despite the ongoing war. The accession process entails negotiating clusters focusing on various domains of legislation and public administration. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has also affirmed that the EU has no intention of lifting sanctions against Russia until Moscow ceases its war against Ukraine.",
  "summary": "Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has called for frozen Russian assets to be used to support Ukraine, while reaffirming European countries’ backing for Kyiv’s bid to join the European Union, UATV English reports. Kulbergs said European partners share the goal of Ukraine’s EU membership and recognize the challenges facing the country as it continues reforms during Russia’s full-scale war. “I…",
  "key_points": [
    "Latvian PM Kulbergs proposes using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.",
    "Kulbergs reaffirms support for Ukraine's EU membership aspirations.",
    "Kulbergs criticizes Russia for violating international norms and escalating aggression."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}