**EU Leaders Disagree on Transferring Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine**
The European Union does not have a united stance on giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This was at a summit in London focused on Ukraine.
**Frozen Russian Assets**
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Western nations froze $300 billion of Russian assets. So far, Ukraine has only received loans covered by the interest earned from these frozen assets.
**Tusk’s Call for Action**
Tusk said that everyone understands it would be best to use the funds for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction. He called on the EU to extend sanctions against Russian assets, amid fears of opposition from Hungary.
**EU Sanctions**
The freeze on Russian assets in the EU is set to expire in June. Tusk wants the EU to keep its sanctions in place as they are working well. He believes that sanctions contribute to Russia’s economic and financial weakness.
**Concerns Over Negative Consequences**
There are concerns about negative consequences for the euro and banking system if sanctions are not maintained, said Tusk.
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