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Senior reporter at @Euronews covering EU politics. Lover of cinema, sushi and synonyms. All views my own! 🦄

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Dec 11, 2025
The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion. I explain what just happened and why this is such a big...
SummaryThe EU invoked Article 122 to indefinitely immobilize €210 billion in Russian Central Bank assets, preventing their return to Russia unless it ceases aggression and pays war reparations. This move bypasses traditional unanimity requirements and protects the assets from geopolitical interference, while potentially funding Ukraine's estimated €135 billion financial and military needs.15 tweets2 min read