Summary:
- Divisions over providing Ukraine with an extra €30bn loan from seized Russian assets will be discussed at a G7 meeting.
- The US is pushing for the loan to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction or purchase arms, but faces opposition from some G7 members.
- Rival proposals on how to utilize frozen Russian state assets have caused disagreement between the US and Germany.
- Arguments against full seizure of Russian assets include legal and economic concerns, while proponents argue for using the assets as collateral for a loan.
