Merz rejects US asset transfer
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed transferring frozen Russian assets held in Europe to the United States, while backing continued or increased aid to Ukraine.
Reposted by Steve Peers, Steven Fielding, James Scott , and 2 more Steve Peers, Steven Fielding, James Scott, James Cameron, Fabián Muniesa
FT exclusive:
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
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The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
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October 15, 2026 at 9:43 AM
FT exclusive:
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
by Steve Peers
Reposted by Tim Bale, Richard S.J. Tol
Alice Weidel is saying that Zelenskyy “is not interested in peace,” and that in order to have peace in Ukraine, “we need to take Russia’s security interests into account.”
She is a straight-out Russian asset. Note how Alice recoils and refuses to acknowledge that Russia rejects making peace
She is a straight-out Russian asset. Note how Alice recoils and refuses to acknowledge that Russia rejects making peace
October 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Alice Weidel is saying that Zelenskyy “is not interested in peace,” and that in order to have peace in Ukraine, “we need to take Russia’s security interests into account.”
She is a straight-out Russian asset. Note how Alice recoils and refuses to acknowledge that Russia rejects making peace
She is a straight-out Russian asset. Note how Alice recoils and refuses to acknowledge that Russia rejects making peace
Look at who is conducting the Ukraine negotiations.
On the American side, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two real estate businessmen.
On the Russian side, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund.
Experienced diplomats have been pushed aside. 3/
On the American side, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two real estate businessmen.
On the Russian side, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund.
Experienced diplomats have been pushed aside. 3/
October 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Look at who is conducting the Ukraine negotiations.
On the American side, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two real estate businessmen.
On the Russian side, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund.
Experienced diplomats have been pushed aside. 3/
On the American side, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two real estate businessmen.
On the Russian side, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund.
Experienced diplomats have been pushed aside. 3/
by Steve Peers
absolutely nothing. Trump cannot credibly argue both 'this is a long way away, and nothing to do with the US' *and* 'give us some of those frozen assets'
October 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
absolutely nothing. Trump cannot credibly argue both 'this is a long way away, and nothing to do with the US' *and* 'give us some of those frozen assets'
Zelensky is making the right choice.The only path to peace is cut off Putin's ability to finance the war by going after Russian oil & gas.The US should back Ukraine & continue full sanctions on Russia.Putin only understands strength and is disdainful of concessions. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/w...
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump (Gift Article)
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed overt frustration with the United States in an interview with The Financial Times. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States.
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Zelensky is making the right choice.The only path to peace is cut off Putin's ability to finance the war by going after Russian oil & gas.The US should back Ukraine & continue full sanctions on Russia.Putin only understands strength and is disdainful of concessions. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/w...
The classic negotiating technique of giving your counterpart something they want before they commit to anything.
FT exclusive:
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
www.ft.com
October 15, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The classic negotiating technique of giving your counterpart something they want before they commit to anything.
You would hope that’s an offer they can refuse.
FT exclusive:
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
www.ft.com
October 15, 2026 at 9:47 AM
You would hope that’s an offer they can refuse.
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FT exclusive:
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
www.ft.com
October 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders
❗️German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected a proposal to transfer frozen Russian assets held in Europe to US control. “These are assets frozen in Europe, and they must remain frozen in Europe. This is our business, and we make the decisions on it,” Merz said. #Europe
October 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
❗️German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected a proposal to transfer frozen Russian assets held in Europe to US control. “These are assets frozen in Europe, and they must remain frozen in Europe. This is our business, and we make the decisions on it,” Merz said. #Europe
Reposted by Michael Gentile, Leigh Sparks
Any and every pro-russian move can be justified as a carrot in a future peace negotiation. Stop treating this obvious obfuscation as good faith efforts. Trump already proved that he doesn't want to negotiate peace but to force Ukraine to surrender to russian demands!
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US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks, FT reports
The United States has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington...
www.reuters.com
October 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Any and every pro-russian move can be justified as a carrot in a future peace negotiation. Stop treating this obvious obfuscation as good faith efforts. Trump already proved that he doesn't want to negotiate peace but to force Ukraine to surrender to russian demands!
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Can't get numb to this: it’s still absolutely shocking, if totally unsurprising, that Trump is actively helping Russia and harming Ukraine.
FT exclusive:
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks
www.ft.com/content/5435...
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
www.ft.com
October 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Can't get numb to this: it’s still absolutely shocking, if totally unsurprising, that Trump is actively helping Russia and harming Ukraine.
”..European officials present at the meeting said they were opposed to giving up any control over the assets and returning any of them to Moscow”
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US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
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October 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
”..European officials present at the meeting said they were opposed to giving up any control over the assets and returning any of them to Moscow”
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by Scott Lucas
#Trump Admin proposing that #Europe countries unblock some frozen Russian assets, transferring them to a US-controlled entity
#Witkoff and #Kushner tabled proposal during talks w #Ukraine and European officials last Friday in Miami
European officials rejected
#UkraineWar
#Witkoff and #Kushner tabled proposal during talks w #Ukraine and European officials last Friday in Miami
European officials rejected
#UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,694: #Zelensky — #Trump Has “Betrayed” Us
#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia
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#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,694: Zelensky - Trump Has "Betrayed" Us - EA WorldView
Ukraine President Zelensky: Trump has betrayed Ukrainians, following agreement to buy Russian diesel and reported cutoff of intelligence.
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October 15, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Reposted by Gerald Friedman
Ukrainians are bravely fighting for the freedom of all of Europe. We need to stand with Ukraine. Always.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side after four years of war
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Ukrainians are bravely fighting for the freedom of all of Europe. We need to stand with Ukraine. Always.