Zelensky: EU controls situation with Russian assets despite Moscow pressure

Threat assessment and Kyiv's position

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised in a comment to journalists that Russia continues to attempt to regain access to its frozen assets on European territory. The head of state acknowledged the existence of such a threat, stressing that it cannot be ignored, but assured that European Union countries are taking all necessary measures to prevent these processes.

Reaction to Washington's initiatives

Zelensky separately reacted to media reports that the United States of America allegedly proposed to European partners to "unfreeze" part of the Russian funds with the aim of stimulating the resumption of peace negotiations. In the opinion of the Ukrainian leader, European allies clearly understand Moscow's real intentions and will not allow the Kremlin to implement this scheme.

Full control in Brussels

«Ми проговорили деталі з європейцями. Це сьогодні повністю під контролем Європи, а значить, на сьогодні це в безпеці» (We have discussed the details with the Europeans. This is fully under Europe's control today, which means that today it is safe), Zelensky emphasised, summarising the current state of affairs.