欧盟对冻结资产做出决定，俄罗斯强硬回击，欧洲又一支柱恐将倒下

Group 1 - The EU has reached a consensus to indefinitely freeze approximately €210 billion of Russian sovereign assets, facilitating financial support for Ukraine and ensuring the operation of its government and military capabilities [1][3][6] - The assets remain owned by Russia but cannot be accessed, as the previous requirement for unanimous voting among EU member states has been replaced by a qualified majority voting system, allowing the decision to pass without opposition from Hungary and Slovakia [3][6] - The EU plans to provide guarantees to Belgium to cover potential legal liabilities in disputes with Russia, with a final decision on this guarantee expected on December 18 [6][8] Group 2 - The funds will be utilized to support Ukraine, with the expectation that Ukraine will repay the amount after Russia pays war reparations, effectively allowing the EU to use hypothetical future payments to assist Ukraine now [8][12] - The EU's decision is seen as a significant political maneuver, marginalizing dissenting voices within the EU and establishing a precedent for future decisions [10][12] - Russia has reacted strongly, claiming the EU's actions are illegal and threatening to take legal action to protect its interests, indicating potential for further international disputes [10][12][14] Group 3 - The EU's actions may have long-term negative implications for its own economy, particularly as it sacrifices its financial stability to support Ukraine, while also risking its position as a global financial center [12][14][16] - The ongoing conflict has led to a decline in European industrial manufacturing, exacerbated by the loss of cheap Russian energy, raising concerns about the sustainability of support for Ukraine in the future [14][16] - The EU's leadership is criticized for not considering the long-term consequences of their financial commitments to Ukraine, potentially leading to further instability within Europe [14][16]