Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen Met @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister @Bart_DeWever to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine and the frozen Russian assets. We agreed that time is of the essence given the current geopolitical situation. We noted that financial support for Ukraine is of central importance for European security. We had a very constructive exchange on this matter. Belgium’s particular situation regarding the use of the frozen Russian assets is undeniable and must be addressed in such a way that all European states bear the same risk. We agreed to continue our discussions with the aim of reaching a consensus at the European Council meeting on December 18.