Merz called on the EU to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine by December.

According to ТСН: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on EU countries to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine by the December summit in Brussels. These words were spoken during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.

The Position of Germany and Estonia

Merz and Michal stressed that pressuring Ukraine into territorial concessions in any peace agreements is not acceptable.

“Europeans and Americans bear a great responsibility in this conflict. All of us - Ukraine, Europeans, and Americans - want the war in Ukraine to finally end. We seek peace for Ukraine and security for Europe,” emphasized Merz.

The Importance of Defense and Security

The Chancellor highlighted the necessity of a strong defense capability for Ukraine and reliable security guarantees in the event of any agreement with Russia.

“Any agreement concerning the EU, Europe in general, or NATO requires the approval of European partners and consensus within the alliance,” Merz noted.

Future Steps

Merz and Michal also expressed hope that EU member states would reach an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine by the December summit in Brussels.

It should be noted that the last summit of EU leaders will take place on December 19, 2025, in Brussels, and it has already been dubbed a 'turning point' for Ukraine.

We remind you that the plan for frozen Russian assets has stalled again. In particular, Belgium demands guarantees, while Slovakia does not want the funds to go to support the Ukrainian army.

This news underscores the importance of unity on security and support for Ukraine among European states. Given the anticipated difficulties related to financing, further discussions at the summit could be crucial for shaping EU policy towards Ukraine.