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ECB refuses to provide backstop for €140bn Ukraine loan

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/12/02/ecb-refuses-to-provide-backstop-for-140bn-ukraine-loan/
aanes_appreciator [he/him, comrade/them] - 2w

Im confused: If they're wanting to give Ukraine €120bn of frozen Russian funds, and rhey have that money held in a European bank (Euroclear)... why would they need a loan?

I'm guessing that "Monetary Financing" rule would apply, but I'm sure they could legislate some workaround to legally repatriate the funds to Ukraine without that rule applying.

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