Putin Warns of 'Severe Consequences' for 'Robbers' Using Frozen Russian Assets

• Russian President Vladimir Putin called using frozen assets "robbery" and warned of "severe consequences" for those involved.
• The European Union agreed to provide a 90 billion euro (approx $106 billion) loan to Ukraine for 2026-27.
• The decision to use 200 billion euros of frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Ukraine was put on hold.
• Belgium, holding the majority of Russian assets, resisted the plan due to demands for liability guarantees.
• Ukraine needs an estimated 135 billion euros ($159 billion) over two years; President Zelensky advocates using Russian assets.

Why It Matters: Putin threatens severe retaliation if frozen Russian assets are used, while EU provides Ukraine a loan.