Starmer’s Bold Move: Billions in Frozen Russian Cash for Ukraine

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Britain is ready to unlock £8 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine fight back against Putin’s aggression. The move could set a major precedent across Europe, where tens of billions more are held. But not all allies are on board — Belgium and France remain cautious. With Ukraine facing funding gaps and rising Russian attacks, this decision could be a game-changer in the war. Will Europe act in time? WooGlobe Ref : WGA495523 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Keir Starmer just made a bold move that could shake the global order.

00:03He's ready to hand over 8 billion pounds in frozen Russian assets

00:07to help Ukraine fight back against Putin's war.

00:10At a summit in London, Starmer told Zelensky the UK is close to unlocking those funds,

00:15part of a wider effort across Europe that could unleash tens of billions more.

00:20This money was frozen after Russia invaded in 2022, and now Ukraine may finally get to use it.

00:26But here's the twist. Not everyone in Europe agrees. Belgium and France are holding back,

00:31fearing legal backlash and Kremlin retaliation. The UK says it won't act alone, but Starmer is pushing

00:38hard, saying Ukraine needs real security guarantees, not just promises. Zelensky says Ukraine is 600

00:44million pounds short of buying key US weapons this year. And with Russian missile strikes continuing,

00:50time is running out. Will Europe unite and hand over the cash? Or will politics freeze the funds

00:55even longer? This could be the moment that defines who truly stands with Ukraine.

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