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World Service,03 Dec 2025,26 mins

EU set to put forward proposal to spend Russian state assets

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The EU's proposal would see €140bn of Russian state assets held in Belgium transformed into a "reparations loan". We hear the concerns from the Belgians - do they have cause for concern? Also, how the current tensions between the US and Venezuela will impact oil exports. And, what are your Spotify listening habits? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. Picture: Getty Images - EU Unveils Two Solutions To Support Ukraine

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