How much of the total frozen Russian sovereign assets are held within Europe, and specifically within Euroclear?

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The European Union Plans to Utilise Approximately €210 Billion in Frozen Russian Sovereign Assets

Of the estimated US$300 billion in Russian sovereign assets frozen globally, a significant portion, approximately €210 billion, is held within Europe. Within Europe, the Belgian Central Securities Depository, Euroclear, holds the largest share of these frozen assets, amounting to roughly €185 billion.
Cash Holdings within Euroclear

The bulk of the Russian assets held by Euroclear has already converted into cash. Around €176 billion of the Russian assets deposited with Euroclear have matured into cash. The remaining €9 billion consists of securities that are scheduled to mature in 2026 and 2027, indicating a future inflow of cash.
Distribution of European Holdings

The €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets held across Europe is predominantly concentrated in Euroclear. However, an additional €25 billion is frozen elsewhere within the EU. A substantial part of this €25 billion, approximately €18 billion, is reportedly held in French banks, adding a layer of complexity to the EU's financial planning.
G7 Loan Implications

The European Union's initiative to utilise these frozen assets is also intertwined with existing financial commitments. The EU might need to first account for a €45 billion loan provided to Ukraine by the Group of Seven (G7) nations last year. A portion of this G7 loan, €25.3 billion, has already been disbursed, with further payments anticipated in early 2026, potentially influencing the effective amount available for the proposed "Reparations Loan" from the second quarter of 2026.

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