An MEP urges the European Union to “think creatively” and consider using frozen Russian assets to provide further economic support for Ukraine. Tobias Cremer, a Social Democrats (S&D) lawmaker, argues that supporting Ukraine is a lower-cost option than the consequences of Ukraine’s failure.
Cremer’s comments frame the debate around the financial trade-offs facing the EU. He says the potential costs for the EU of instability or further deterioration in Ukraine would exceed the expense of continued assistance. The outlet reports that his position links economic support with longer-term risks and costs for European countries.
The reporting highlights the argument for alternative financing mechanisms tied to Russian state-linked funds that have been frozen amid the war. While the outlet emphasizes Cremer’s call, it does not detail broader agreement or specific legislative steps within the EU across this account.
