Trump may use frozen Russian assets to negotiate Ukraine peace deal
Donald Trump has pledged to quickly end the war in Ukraine if he is elected president again. He may seek a deal with Russia that relies on European funding, potentially using $300 billion of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. European nations are concerned that a deal could leave Ukraine vulnerable. They are considering ways to finance Ukraine's defense, including a proposed loan scheme backed by claims for war reparations from Russia. The outcome of negotiations will depend on security guarantees for Ukraine. A strong agreement could allow Ukraine to remain sovereign and pursue EU membership, while a weak deal could leave it under Russian influence.