Russia & European Union — European Central Bank

Russia: Russia, through its Central Bank, has initiated a lawsuit against Euroclear to recover losses from frozen assets, condemning the EU's plans to use these assets as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Russia views any such move as theft and has threatened retaliatory measures.

European Union — European Central Bank: The European Union — European Central Bank has warned that using other countries' money could undermine confidence in the euro currency.

Russia: Russia is a destination for Iranian diplomatic efforts, with Abbas Araghchi scheduled to meet with Russian officials, including potentially Vladimir Putin.

European Union — European Central Bank: The European Union — European Central Bank held interest rates due to fears of soaring inflation caused by the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

European Union — European Central Bank: The European Union — European Central Bank is concerned that the reparations loan plan could undermine confidence in the euro single currency.

European Union — European Central Bank: The European Union — European Central Bank cut interest rates in the first half of 2025, providing a boost to financial markets across Europe.

European Union — European Central Bank: Analysts are anticipating interest rate increases by the European Union — European Central Bank later this year due to rising inflation in Europe caused by the Iran war.