Several EU member states are working to establish a legal framework to permanently freeze Russian assets, allowing for their potential transfer to Ukraine. This decision comes as part of efforts to prevent individual countries, like Hungary, from vetoing the extension of EU sanctions that could lead to the release of these funds. The Belgian government has expressed concerns over legal and financial risks associated with this move, warning of possible retaliatory actions from Russia against European individuals and businesses. Meanwhile, the U.S. is proposing a demilitarized economic zone in Eastern Ukraine as part of discussions to resolve the ongoing conflict.

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