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In a dramatic move with major geopolitical consequences, the European Union has indefinitely frozen Russian assets across Europe to prevent Hungary and Slovakia — both led by Moscow-friendly governments — from vetoing their use in support of Ukraine.

Invoking special economic emergency powers, EU leaders locked down roughly €210 billion in Russian Central Bank assets until Russia ends its war of aggression and compensates Ukraine for the destruction caused over nearly four years of conflict.

EU Council President António Costa confirmed that the decision fulfills a commitment made by European leaders to keep the assets immobilized and paves the way for a massive financial package to support Ukraine’s military and economic needs through 2026–27.

The move has sparked fierce backlash. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused the European Commission of destroying the rule of law, while Slovakia warned the decision could undermine U.S.-led peace efforts. Russia’s Central Bank has responded by filing a lawsuit against Euroclear, calling the EU’s actions illegal under international law.

In this video, we break down:

Why the EU froze Russian assets indefinitely

How the move bypasses Hungary and Slovakia

The impact on Ukraine’s war funding

Political fallout inside the EU

Russia’s legal and diplomatic response

This decision could reshape Europe’s role in the Ukraine war — and redefine the limits of EU power.

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