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Russia Threatens Legal Action Over Frozen Assets Seizure

9/15/2025

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Russia warned European nations against seizing its frozen assets, threatening legal action.
The EU is considering using $300-$350 billion of these assets to aid Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen suggested financing Ukraine's defense with the frozen funds.
Medvedev vowed to pursue international claims if assets are seized, asserting it would damage confidence in Western currencies.
European states maintain that Russia should compensate for the destruction in Ukraine.

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Russia warned European nations against seizing its frozen assets, threatening legal action.
The EU is considering using $300-$350 billion of these assets to aid Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen suggested financing Ukraine's defense with the frozen funds.
Medvedev vowed to pursue international claims if assets are seized, asserting it would damage confidence in Western currencies.
European states maintain that Russia should compensate for the destruction in Ukraine.