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The main question is whether more than $100 billion worth of Russian funds frozen in EU financial institutions can be used for Ukraine.
It's seen as a test of EU unity and support for Ukraine.
Repayment would only be due if and when Moscow pays reparations to Kyiv.
90% of the frozen funds are held in Belgium, and the country's prime minister says he's not willing to risk having to pay back the loan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Brussels to try to push the plan over the finish line.
We just need a bit more time, he says.
EU officials warn leaders the summit will last as long as it takes to get a deal.
For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.
The main question is whether more than $100 billion worth of Russian funds frozen in EU financial institutions can be used for Ukraine.
It's seen as a test of EU unity and support for Ukraine.
Repayment would only be due if and when Moscow pays reparations to Kiev.
90% of the frozen funds are held in Belgium, and the country's prime minister says he's not willing to risk having to pay back the loan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Brussels to try to push the plan over the finish line.
We just need a bit more time, he says.
EU officials warn leaders the summit will last as long as it takes to get a deal.
For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.
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