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Akhtem Seitablayev showed rare photos with his daughter and granddaughter from BelgiumPhoto

The 53-year-old actor and director Akhtem Seitablayev published photos with his daughter and granddaughter from Belgium, captioning them as "moments of happiness. " In January 2022, the actor showed photos from his daughter's wedding.

Culture • December 20, 01:40 PM • 32583 views
EU to pay €3 billion annually in interest on loan to Ukraine - Politico

EU taxpayers will pay €3 billion annually in interest on a loan to finance Ukraine's defense. The new plan will provide Ukraine with €45 billion next year, with the remaining funds to be paid in 2027.

Economy • December 20, 01:30 PM • 4832 views
"Light holds on": "Shchedryk" performed at TPP destroyed by RussiansVideo

The song "Shchedryk" was written at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1936, its English version was released, which is known to the world as "Carol of the Bells".

Society • December 20, 12:14 PM • 5448 views
Russia terminates military agreements with 11 European countries, concluded in 1992-2002

Russia has decided to terminate military agreements with 11 European countries, concluded in 1992-2002. These agreements regulated bilateral military cooperation after the collapse of the USSR.

Politics • December 20, 07:58 AM • 13824 views
Loan instead of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense: what experts and investors say about the EU's decision

EU leaders have decided to lend 90 billion euros to finance Ukraine's defense, avoiding the use of frozen Russian assets. Investors, experts, and analysts are divided on this issue.

Economy • December 19, 01:13 PM • 5256 views
EU leaders failed to agree on using Russian assets to finance Ukraine

European Union leaders have not reached an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Discussions on providing a loan will continue on December 19 at the summit in Brussels.

Economy • December 18, 10:09 PM • 19220 views
EU and Belgium secretly agree on the use of 210 billion euros of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The European Commission and Belgium are negotiating the use of 210 billion euros of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Belgium seeks additional financial guarantees due to concerns about legal and financial risks.

Economy • December 18, 03:36 PM • 3066 views
25% of new cars sold globally in 2025 were electric: here's who bought themPhoto

Over 25% of new cars sold globally in 2025 are electric, according to an Ember analysis. This growth is driven by emerging markets, which are now leading the transition to electromobility.

News of the World • December 18, 03:04 PM • 39700 views
Zelenskyy discussed with Belgian PM the use of frozen Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Brussels. The main topic of discussion was the use of frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine, as well as coordination with Europe and the United States on the peace process.

Politics • December 18, 02:57 PM • 25486 views
"Everyone agrees that there is a need for a way to use Russia's assets": Tusk said that EU moved to technical discussions on mechanism instead of alternatives

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that using frozen Russian assets is the only realistic way for Europe to finance support for Ukraine. He noted that technical discussions are currently underway regarding a mechanism based on Russian assets, instead of discussing alternatives.

Politics • December 18, 02:15 PM • 2818 views
Without a tranche in spring, Ukraine will reduce drone production several times over - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will be forced to significantly reduce drone production if it does not receive funding in the spring, including a reparations loan. These funds are planned to be used for the country's recovery or for drone production if the war continues.

Economy • December 18, 01:30 PM • 2489 views
EU explains postponement of Ukraine funding consideration at summit: technical groups are looking for solutions

Technical groups at the EU summit are working to find ways to finance Ukraine, which could take hours. Discussions on a loan for Ukraine are moving in the right direction, a German official assessed.

Politics • December 18, 12:53 PM • 10798 views
EU offered Belgium additional guarantees for agreement on Russian assets: the issue of a loan to Ukraine was moved down the summit agenda

EU countries have offered additional guarantees to Belgium to support a plan to provide Ukraine with a 210 billion euro loan from frozen Russian assets. Unused loan funds will be the first line of defense if the EU has to compensate Russia for damages.

Economy • December 18, 12:16 PM • 3587 views
Orban stated that the reparations loan to Ukraine is "dead." A number of other leaders supported the EU plan

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine is “dead. ” According to him, not enough leaders supported the idea.

Politics • December 18, 10:37 AM • 5928 views
Costa: agreement on financing Ukraine will be reached, period

President of the European Council António Costa stated that a decision on supporting Ukraine would be made by the end of the EU summit. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen also confirmed that leaders would not leave the summit without an agreement on financing Ukraine for the next two years.

Politics • December 18, 10:00 AM • 3264 views
Belgian PM on Russian assets before EU summit: if risks are shared, "we'll jump off this cliff and hope the parachute holds"

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that the texts on frozen Russian assets for the EU summit are still being worked on. Belgium does not support the idea of a reparations loan, but is ready for it if the risks are shared and the country is protected.

Economy • December 18, 09:54 AM • 3420 views
Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels for crucial EU summit on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Brussels for the EU summit. The summit will address the issue of financing Ukraine and the use of frozen Russian assets.

Politics • December 18, 09:17 AM • 3116 views
President: decision on using frozen Russian assets depends on political will of partners

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the issue of using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's needs depends on the political will of partners. The President noted that these funds could be directed to support the Ukrainian army and defense production.

Economy • December 18, 08:32 AM • 2579 views
"Even if it means meeting late": Politico learned "the whole point" of the decisive EU summit on Ukraine

At Thursday's EU summit, leaders will try to persuade Belgium to agree to the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. This is the EU's last chance to greenlight a proposal to raise 210 billion euros from Russian assets.

Economy • December 18, 07:18 AM • 34504 views
EU struggles for last-minute compromise to save aid deal at summit for Ukraine - Politico

EU diplomats are trying to find a compromise on financial aid to Ukraine ahead of the bloc's leaders' summit. Options being considered include a loan based on frozen Russian assets or joint EU debt.

Economy • December 18, 06:30 AM • 7002 views
Russia intimidates Belgian politicians and Euroclear top managers over frozen assets for Ukraine

Russian intelligence organized a campaign to intimidate Belgian politicians and Euroclear top managers to block the use of frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine. The attack targeted key Euroclear officials, where most of Russia's frozen assets are held.

Economy • December 18, 12:06 AM • 9457 views
The EU must use frozen Russian assets to pressure Putin - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the importance of the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense. This will increase pressure on Putin and accelerate the end of the war, despite some countries' fears of possible reprisals.

Politics • December 17, 04:29 PM • 4121 views
Orban conveyed the Kremlin's threats to EU leaders regarding possible financing of Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

Orban announced that Moscow was preparing a "harsh response" to the EU's decision on the use of frozen Russian assets. He stated that he had personal communication with Vladimir Putin.

Economy • December 17, 01:55 PM • 8071 views
EU will not force Belgium to approve 'reparation loan' for Ukraine - Costa

European Council President António Costa stated that the EU will not impose a reparation loan for Ukraine at the leaders' summit if Belgium opposes it. This is a departure from his previous position, where he noted that the scheme only required a qualified majority.

Economy • December 17, 01:36 PM • 6222 views
Von der Leyen opened the door for joint EU debt for Ukraine instead of Russian assets

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of financial support for Ukraine through the issuance of joint EU debt, as an alternative to using frozen Russian sovereign assets. This comes ahead of a meeting of EU leaders where ways to finance Ukraine will be discussed amid its expected deficit of 135 billion euros by 2027.

Economy • December 17, 10:56 AM • 47450 views
Fitch may downgrade Euroclear due to frozen Russian assets

Rating agency Fitch has placed Euroclear Bank's ratings on Rating Watch Negative due to EU plans to use frozen Russian assets for a 'reparations' loan to Ukraine. This could lead to increased legal and liquidity risks for Euroclear.

News of the World • December 17, 08:32 AM • 3132 views
EU still seeks Belgium's support for loan to Ukraine based on Russian assets - Euractiv

The European Commission is trying to persuade Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to support a proposed loan to Ukraine, financed by immobilized Russian assets. De Wever expresses concerns about the risks to the Belgian economy if Russia tries to reclaim the assets.

Economy • December 17, 08:00 AM • 3713 views
"The EU's problem is not Belgium, but Trump": Politico learns of continued Washington pressure on Russian assets

The EU leaders' summit on Thursday will test whether the bloc can hold together or whether US President Donald Trump can divide it. Officials of the Trump administration have been pushing European governments to reject a plan to use 210 billion euros of Russian assets to finance Ukraine.

Politics • December 17, 06:31 AM • 20485 views
Latvia allocates over 2 million euros to protect Riga airport from drones

The Latvian government will allocate 2. 42 million euros to strengthen the protection of Riga Airport from unauthorized drone flights. The project envisages the introduction of modern technologies for detecting, identifying, tracking and neutralizing drones.

Economy • December 17, 12:22 AM • 4705 views
EU can prove Trump wrong about Europe by agreeing on a plan for Russian assets - Estonian PM

The US President called the bloc's members 'weak', but joint action on funding for Ukraine would send a 'very strong signal', according to Kaja Kallas.

Politics • December 16, 03:19 PM • 3433 views