The United States has floated an idea to the G7 about creating a mechanism to issue government bonds with a minimum value of fifty billion dollars. The goal is to channel funds from blocked Russian assets to support Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. Bloomberg reports that knowledgeable sources have outlined this concept as a way to unlock liquidity at a critical moment for Kiev.
The document circulating among Western partners notes that allied countries have struggled to provide timely funding to Ukraine during high-stakes phases of the war. Proponents of the plan suggest that the bond issue could yield close to sixty billion dollars in proceeds, offering a sizable infusion of capital to sustain military and humanitarian operations.
Earlier this week, the Guardian reported that G7 leaders are weighing the seizure of frozen Russian assets as a means to bolster military support for Ukraine. The Guardian’s sources say that EU officials are preparing to meet in Brussels to explore options for sharply increasing both military and financial assistance, with calls to align European economic activity with the conflict’s demands. The aim appears to be a substantial shift in how the bloc supports Kyiv, potentially treating parts of the economy as a mobilized effort for national security purposes.
Meanwhile, EU discussions come amid broader concerns about a financial strain triggered by Russian actions affecting Euroclear and related settlements. EU members are assessing how to stabilize markets while ensuring that sanctions and asset freezes translate into tangible aid for Ukraine in the months ahead.