The most serious risk, however, is that Russia has gained a new negotiating "card" as a result of this prolonged process. It is entirely plausible that, in a few years, the same Kirill Dmitriev could approach the EU with a proposal to "repay" this loan directly in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
23 December 2025, 09:00 —
Ivan Horodysky, Serhiy Verlanov, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
The establishment of the Compensation Commission, as well as the earlier creation of the Register of Damage, represents a major achievement of Ukrainian diplomacy. However, no such commission can be considered fully successful without adequate funding for the payment of compensation.
18 December 2025, 10:10 —
Ivan Horodysky, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
Kyiv must be prepared for a range of scenarios when the window of opportunity for confiscation opens.
22 July 2025, 15:53 —
Ivan Horodysky, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
The decision to confiscate private Russian assets is, to some extent, an icebreaker. However, for Ukraine, this decision presents both new opportunities and new challenges.
12 May 2025, 08:00 —
Ivan Horodysky, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
The most beneficial path for Ukraine is for the EU to support the confiscation of Russian assets not for reconstruction, but for compensating war victims.
26 February 2025, 08:30 —
Ivan Horodysky, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
The risk of returning of Russia's frozen assets seemed increasingly likely. Brussels had to urgently seek a safeguard against this scenario.
23 January 2025, 09:00 —
Ivan Horodysky, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
The current Ukrainian government must address: what is the specific plan for utilizing Russian assets after their confiscation?
6 January 2025, 08:24 —
Ivan Horodysky, For European Pravda — Long-reads and interviews
