Frozen asset talks 'undermining' US–Russia negotiations — Greek ambassador

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:29:12 +0000

As Brussels debates using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, former Greek ambassador Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos delivers a sharp warning.

Speaking from Athens, Chrysanthopoulos argues that these discussions are happening at the worst possible moment — precisely when the US and Russia are engaged in talks toward a peaceful settlement. He accuses Germany of driving the initiative despite unresolved WWII reparations owed to Greece, questioning Berlin’s moral authority.