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Kremlin Threatens Legal Action Over Frozen Asset 'Theft'

10/2/2025

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The Kremlin warned of prosecution for those involved in the 'theft' of frozen Russian assets in Europe.
Dmitry Peskov equated using the assets for a Ukraine loan with theft.
Europe is weighing a $165 billion loan backed by frozen funds; some EU states raise legality concerns, while a Reparations Loan would wait for war-damages compensation. The Kremlin condemned the proposal.

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The Kremlin warned of prosecution for those involved in the 'theft' of frozen Russian assets in Europe.
Dmitry Peskov equated using the assets for a Ukraine loan with theft.
Europe is weighing a $165 billion loan backed by frozen funds; some EU states raise legality concerns, while a Reparations Loan would wait for war-damages compensation. The Kremlin condemned the proposal.