Bloomberg suggested that this was Putin’s response to the European Union’s plans to provide Ukraine with a “reparations loan.” The publication’s source noted that Putin’s decree is aimed at accelerating the sale of both Russian and foreign companies. It is assumed that this loan will be used to help Ukraine finance military spending. Kyiv will be able to repay it after receiving reparations from Russia as part of a future peace agreement. Yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about a “reparations loan” for Ukraine. He emphasized that international law must be observed in this matter.