The German government is pursuing mechanisms to address Ukraine’s losses from the conflict, including proposals to use Russian assets as part of the compensation effort, according to German government sources cited by Reuters.
During a Reykjavik summit, Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, joined other European leaders in backing a formal record of the damage inflicted on Ukraine by the war, an initiative highlighted by Reuters in its coverage.
Scholz indicated that Berlin intends to apply practical steps designed to prevent sanctions on Russia from being circumvented, aiming to maintain pressure while avoiding unintended gaps that could undermine the sanctions regime. This approach comes as Western allies face ongoing debates about how to balance pressure on Moscow with broader economic considerations, as reported by Reuters.
In Washington, U.S. officials are discussing how G7 members could refine their sanction policies, potentially moving toward automatic export restrictions for certain goods that are not on the permitted list, a framework that would tighten controls without awaiting individual decisions. This potential shift aligns with a broader goal of ensuring swift responses to evolving circumstances, according to Reuters reporting.
Earlier news noted that Switzerland is examining the possibility of leveraging Russian assets to support Ukraine’s rebuilding process, a topic that has attracted attention across Europe as countries weigh legal and financial pathways for reconstruction, as reported by Reuters.