Ukraine’s allies confiscated about US$300 billion after the massive Russian missile attack, and the G7 countries decided at their summit in Italy to use the proceeds to finance a US$50 billion loan for Kyiv. Lindner now expects Ukraine to use the money to “cover a large part of its military needs”.
If this were to happen, German money would not be needed for some time. However, the G7 decision is far from being implemented and is legally controversial. International negotiations are ongoing, and no one in any of the federal agencies FAS spoke to knows how long it will take before the money finally arrives.