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EU receives €1.4 billion from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine support

The funds were generated from interest accrued on cash balances held by Central Securities Depositories.

Talivio News · Global 5 August 2026, 10:17 1 min read

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The European Union received €1.4 billion in windfall profits on August 3, 2026. The funds were generated by interest on cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia held by Central Securities Depositories.

The revenue is designated to be used for supporting Ukraine.

€1.4 billion

Windfall profits from interest on immobilised Russian Central Bank assets

Rowan Ashcombe

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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European Commission - European Commission — EU receives €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for supporting Ukraine (opens in a new window) accessed 5 Aug 2026

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EU receives €1.4 billion from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine support

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