15, citing anonymous administration officials.The strategy reportedly aims to pressure Moscow by signaling the funds could only be reclaimed through negotiations with Ukraine. "If you want to get this money, you will have to negotiate," a source told CNN.The proposal involves moving the frozen assets, currently held primarily in European banks, to a deposit account from which withdrawals would only be allowed as part of a future peace deal with Ukraine. Biden officials are reportedly discussing the plan with President-elect Donald Trump's team, including Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio, and incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Both reportedly back the initiative, aligning with Trump's goal to expedite a resolution to the war.European governments have reportedly expressed hesitancy about the plan, citing concerns over its compliance with international law.
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