Moscow Warns EU Against Using Russian Assets Amid Rising Tensions
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a special envoy of the Russian President, stated that the EU’s actions are misguided. He emphasized that using Moscow’s assets without Russia’s consent is illegal and undermines the reserve system established by the United States.
Dmitriev added that such actions would increase costs for everyone involved, and he expressed confidence that Russia would prevail in court and reclaim its assets. His statement follows earlier remarks by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, who indicated that new sanctions would be imposed on Russia’s shadow fleet.
EU member states have reportedly agreed to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine in the future. The EU views blocking and utilizing these assets as the best way to compensate for damages resulting from Russia’s war against Ukraine. The ongoing dispute highlights the escalating tensions between Russia and the European Union over the conflict in Ukraine and the financial measures taken in response.
