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Recent developments, however, suggest that Brussels is softening its stance. Belgium’s Prime Minister and other European officials are reportedly open to transferring funds to Ukraine, contingent upon guarantees—such as reparations-based loans and collective legal risk-sharing among EU countries. The European Commission, under President Ursula von der Leyen, appears prepared to convert these frozen assets into a €140 billion loan for Ukraine. Still, political hesitation remains, especially with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxim Prevo publicly raising doubts, possibly under US influence, to delay or prevent the asset transfer.