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The UK is set to progress with employing the total value of immobilized Russia's assets to support the Ukrainian war effort, Leader Sir Keir Starmer has declared.

In a joint statement, the heads of state of the United Kingdom, the French Republic, and the Federal Republic of Germany emphasized that this unified step would increase strain on Russian President Vladimir Putin and urge Moscow to engage in negotiations.

They clarified that the decision would be implemented in close cooperation with the America.

UK penalties have immobilized in excess of £25bn of Russian assets since the Russian government began its comprehensive attack against Ukraine in 2022. However, until now, resources provided to the Ukrainian government using Russian assets had exclusively been sourced from gains and dividends generated on them.

Sir Keir told President Volodymyr Zelensky that the UK, the French Republic, and the Federal Republic of Germany were in agreement in their aim to push forward toward employing the total worth of the frozen Moscow's national funds to end the war.

He stated that further measures in the coming days and weeks would increase the strain on Moscow.

This declaration comes after EU officials met in Copenhagen previously to consider utilizing seized Russian funds for a 140-billion-euro credit to Ukraine.

Last month, American leader Donald Trump encouraged international partners to seize or utilize seized Russia's funds, according to reports.

The value of frozen Russia's assets in the European Union is estimated to be almost €211bn.

President Zelensky calls on Britain's Sir Keir Starmer to take part in the weapons procurement program

The Russian government executed widespread bombardments all over the Ukrainian territory on Friday, causing blackouts in large parts of Kyiv, the city, and eight other regions.

A pair of individuals were lost their lives and at least 20 people were hurt in the attack, the Ukrainian government said.

In a message on social media subsequent to the attack, Zelensky stated that the strategic strike focused on non-military and power facilities.

"The necessity is not just talk but decisive action - from the United States, EU, and the seven nations - in supplying defense mechanisms and enforcing penalties," he stated.

"Every sanction decision undermines the Russian war effort," Zelensky wrote, in a additional update.

Additionally that day, Zelensky told reporters he would encourage Sir Keir to join the Purl scheme, under which alliance members acquire arms from the US to provide to Ukraine.

While applauding the Britain's strong support for the Ukrainian government, he said it should send a clear signal that it would take part in the initiative, as well as apply further sanctions on Russia.

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• Conflict in Ukraine
• France
• Federal Republic of Germany
• Russian Federation
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