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- Ukraine is looking to seize interest accrued from Russia's frozen assets, the Wall Street Journal said.
- Currently, these are controlled by clearinghouses such as Euroclear, which collected $1.7 billion in the year's first half.
- Kyiv is facing a budget deficit of more than $40 billion in 2024 as its forces continue to press a counteroffensive.
Ukraine is reportedly looking to seize interest accrued on frozen Russian assets as it scrambles to raise more wartime funds.
Kyiv is facing a budget deficit of more than $40 billion for 2024, while security spending is set to increase to $45 billion.