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Ukraine President Zelensky criticises Europe for not using frozen Russian assets; why can Trump stop tankers and seize oil and Europe can't do this with Russian oil

Newsquawk Staff ·

  • Europe needs united armed forces.
  • Europe loves to discuss future but avoids action.
  • Ready to help protect Greenland from Russian ships.
  • Discussed air defense for Ukraine with Trump.
  • Documents are now even better prepared with US.
  • Urges to act against Russian missiles in Belarus.
  • Would have been cheaper for allies to cut Russia's access to components from missiles instead of PURL.
  • Europe advises Ukraine not to mention tomahawks to US.
  • Europe's problem is its mindset.
  • Europe can and should be a global force.

What it means

President Zelensky's remarks highlight a perceived inaction from Europe regarding the use of frozen Russian assets, stressing a need for more decisive action rather than discussion. This criticism could elevate geopolitical tensions and impact market sentiment, particularly for commodities like oil and natural gas, while influencing currency dynamics between the USD and EUR as investors react to Europe's stance on Russia.

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