International Relations and Politics

President Biden and other world leaders reached a deal to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets. President Biden will not commute his son Hunter's sentence after he was convicted on gun charges.

G7 Summit in Italy and Key Agreements

The G7 summit in Italy includes a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni gains leverage after far-right party success in European Parliament elections. Pope Francis addresses the summit on artificial intelligence and calls for peace in conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.

EU Funding Ukraine's Military with Frozen Russian Assets

The EU approved a plan to use profits from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military in response to Russia's war on Ukraine. The funds will be collected twice a year and a portion will go towards Ukraine's defense industry and reconstruction efforts.

Discussion between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Fox News correspondent, and Russia's response to U.S. actions regarding frozen assets

Discussion between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Fox News correspondent on progress in war against Russia. Russia threatens to seize assets of U.S. citizens in response to U.S. confiscation of its frozen currency reserves. Response to frozen Russian assets by U.S. and allies. Russian official Dmitry Medvedev discusses potential retaliation and need for law change in Russia.

EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

The European Union plans to use profits from frozen Russian assets to provide weapons and funds for Ukraine in response to Russian aggression. The EU is holding around 200 billion euros in Russian central bank assets, with interest on that money estimated to provide around 3 billion euros each year. The plan has received support from most EU foreign ministers and is pending approval at an upcoming EU summit.

US wants to send frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The US wants to send $300 billion worth of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, but many European countries disagree. Also, a trip to the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco is featured.