How could Ukraine get billions of Russia's frozen assets?

"We have a simple choice, either money today or blood tomorrow".

Those were the blunt words of Polish PM Donald Tusk, as leaders gathered to discuss the billions in Russian assets, frozen in the EU.

Once released, that money would help Ukraine's war effort...but the plan has faced significant opposition from some member states.

Meanwhile, Roman Abramovic is yet to fulfill his pledge to send the £2.5bn from Chelsea football club's sale to Ukraine.Keir Starmer says the government is prepared to take him to court over it.

So can the Russian money be accessed...and how desperately does Ukraine need it?

Europe Editor James Mates tells Faye Barker what you need to know.