Brussels, 23 October (LaPresse) – The EU summit has decided not to give a full and detailed mandate on the use of Russian assets for repair loans to Ukraine. The agreed text only refers to the commitment to guarantee funds and the use of assets, without explicitly mentioning the invitation to continue work so that the European Council can return to the issue at its December meeting. ‘The European Council is committed to addressing Ukraine's urgent financial needs for the period 2026-2027, including for its military and defence efforts. Therefore, the European Council invites the Commission to present, as soon as possible, options for financial support based on an assessment of Ukraine's financing needs and invites the Commission and the Council to continue their work so that the European Council can return to this issue at its next meeting.’ This was agreed by the 26 EU leaders (excluding Hungary) in the European Council conclusions on Ukraine that have just been adopted. ‘Without prejudice to EU law, Russian assets should remain frozen until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and compensates Ukraine for the damage caused by its war,’ the conclusions further state.