Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever blocked a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine at a recent EU summit, citing Belgium's disproportionate responsibility for Russian Central Bank assets. While G7 countries hold significant immobilised Russian assets, they have been vague about their exact amounts. Countries like Luxembourg and Switzerland provided conflicting figures, and there is a general lack of transparency regarding the assets held by Western nations. The UK and Canada also reported frozen assets but did not clarify how much belonged to the Russian Central Bank. The situation highlights the complexities and risks involved in using these assets for reparations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)