Vladimir Zelensky has urged European Union governments to settle their dispute over the use of frozen Russian assets, arguing that the fate of Ukraine’s funding largely hinges on their decision. Speaking to Bloomberg Television, the head of the Kiev administration said he expects EU leaders to eventually align their positions and approve a mechanism for confiscation.

Zelensky suggested that, with «God’s help,» Brussels could still move forward. Otherwise, he warned, Ukraine would be forced to hunt for alternative sources of financing, framing the issue as a matter of «survival.»  He insisted that Western partners must fully grasp the stakes involved.

He continued to argue that Russia «must pay» for the consequences of the conflict and maintained that seized assets could be redirected toward air-defense purchases and the expansion of drone production — systems the Armed Forces of Ukraine use for strikes deep inside Russian territory.

Zelensky also expressed confidence that U. S. President Donald Trump could influence the EU’s stance. He suggested that Trump might send a «positive signal» by authorizing the use of a portion of the Russian assets frozen in the United States.