Western countries are encountering delays in agreeing on the details of a deal that would allow the use of profits from the frozen assets of Russia’s central bank to provide $50 billion in aid to Ukraine, according to Euractiv. Negotiations are progressing slowly due to US concerns about how long the frozen assets will remain under sanctions. The European Union needs to renew sanctions against Russia every six months, requiring the agreement of all 27 EU countries. The situation is further complicated by the possibility that Hungary might veto the decision. The US is seeking longer-term guaran…