ECB Rejects Backstop for €140 Billion Ukraine Funding Plan, Casting Doubt on Frozen Russian Assets Use

Wednesday Dec 3 2025 00:00

Duration

2 min

  1. 1. ECB Rejects Guarantee for Ukraine Loan

  2. 1.1 Concerns About Mandate and "Monetary Financing"

  3. 1.2 Seeking Alternative Solutions

  4. 1.3 Belgian Concerns and Demands for Guarantees

  5. 1.4 The Future of Ukrainian Funding at Stake

ECB Rejects Guarantee for Ukraine Loan

The European Union (EU) faces a significant setback in its efforts to finance Ukraine, as the European Central Bank (ECB) has refused to provide a backstop for a plan to use frozen Russian assets to raise €140 billion. This rejection raises questions about the EU's ability to meet its financial obligations to Kyiv, especially as Russian attacks intensify and pressure on Ukrainian financial resources increases.

Concerns About Mandate and "Monetary Financing"

ECB officials indicated that the plan proposed by the European Commission violates the ECB's mandate, as they consider it to be direct financing of governments, which contradicts EU treaties. The central bank fears that this type of "monetary financing" could lead to high inflation and undermine the bank's credibility.

Seeking Alternative Solutions

In light of the ECB's position, the European Commission has begun exploring alternatives to ensure the necessary liquidity for this massive loan. This includes providing temporary liquidity as collateral for the €140 billion loan. The Commission stressed that it is working closely with the ECB to ensure compliance with international obligations.

Belgian Concerns and Demands for Guarantees

Belgium, where the Euroclear securities depository, which holds the frozen Russian assets, is located, is expressing concerns about potential risks. It is demanding binding guarantees from EU member states to share the risk of repaying the loan in the event that Russian assets are unfrozen. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever fears that a potential peace agreement between Russia and the United States could lead to the lifting of sanctions and force Euroclear to return the assets to Russia.

The Future of Ukrainian Funding at Stake

This rejection by the ECB is a major challenge to the EU's efforts to support Ukraine. However, the European Commission remains committed to finding solutions to ensure that Kyiv receives the funding necessary to face the economic and military challenges it faces.

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