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Slovakia announced its intention to block new attempts to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the EU
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Slovakia announced its intention to block new attempts to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the EU

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  • Slovakia intends to block new attempts to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the European Union, said deputy chairman of the Smer party and member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha.
  • According to him, the government of Robert Fico will oppose such initiatives at the EU level, believing that confiscation will not help resolve the conflict and could lead to escalation.
  • However, if the funds are used to rebuild Ukraine without Bratislava's participation, Slovakia may not block such a plan.

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Why It Matters

In the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, EU countries are discussing the possible use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, including options for their confiscation and use for the reconstruction of the country.

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Slovakia has announced its intention to block new attempts to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the European Union. Deputy Chairman of the ruling Smer party and Member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha told Izvestia about this.

According to the politician, the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico intends to oppose such initiatives at the EU level.

He expressed the opinion that the confiscation of Russian funds would not help resolve the conflict and could lead to further escalation. Blaha also admitted that Brussels may try to find other ways to use the frozen assets.

At the same time, the politician noted that “if other countries wanted to go for this without the participation of Bratislava, Slovakia might not have blocked such a plan if this money had gone to the restoration of Ukraine.”

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Slovakia will block new EU initiatives to confiscate Russian assets at upcoming meetings of EU bodies

    Likely · Within weeks

  • If EU countries decide to use frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine without the participation of Slovakia, Bratislava will not block such a plan

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • What specific mechanisms for confiscation or use of assets is the EU considering?
  • How will other EU countries react to Slovakia's position?
  • Does Slovakia have legal tools to block such decisions at the EU level?

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