{
  "id": 17103905,
  "title": "Gastkommentar: Russlands Geld für die Ukraine: Die EU muss jetzt handeln",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/gastkommentar-russlands-geld-fur-die-ukraine-die-eu-muss-jetzt-handeln",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/gastbeitraege/gastkommentar-russlands-geld-fuer-die-ukraine-die-eu-muss-jetzt-handeln/100264547.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The European Union faces a pressing responsibility to support Ukraine as the country grapples with a dire winter, relentless Russian aerial bombardment, and a looming financial shortfall of 70 billion euros for the coming year. Ukraine's ability to maintain its defense will be significantly hampered without additional funds, which could compromise the security of Europe itself, as Ukraine serves as our frontline defense against Russian aggression. While other allies like Canada and the United Kingdom are stepping up to contribute, the European Union must take the lead in bridging the funding gap.\n\nAs a group of politicians from four G7 nations – Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada – we, including a former defense minister, a former foreign minister, and two former finance ministers, firmly stand by Ukraine in its time of need. A crucial next step should involve the European Union assuming control over the 210 billion euros in Russian state assets that were frozen by Euroclear in 2022. By repurposing these funds, we can ensure that Ukraine has the necessary financial support to bolster its defense capabilities.",
  "summary": "Die EU sollte Russlands eingefrorenes Vermögen jetzt verwalten, fordern die G7‑Politikerinnen Nathalie Loiseau, Rachel Reeves, Chrystia Freeland und Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}