Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Russia Warns EU Against Seizing Frozen Assets
The EU is exploring ways to use approximately $300-350 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.
Russia strongly objects and warns of retaliation, considering it an act of theft.
Dmitry Medvedev stated Russia's intent to take action against European countries that seize these assets, including legal action.
The EU's plan involves using the money to fund Ukraine’s defense or a loan for reparations.
Russia believes this will damage trust in Western bonds and currencies.
EU is exploring using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
Russia warns EU against seizing assets, threatening retaliation.
Approximately $300-$350 billion of Russian assets are frozen.
The EU is considering using deposits from maturing Russian bonds.
Medvedev stated Russia will pursue legal and other actions against those who seize assets.
- Who
- Russia and the European Union
- What
- Russia warns EU against seizing frozen assets.
- When
- Reported on September 15, 2025
- Where
- Europe
- Why
- To prevent the EU from using frozen assets to aid Ukraine.
EU Perspective
Russian Perspective
Asset Usage
EU Perspective
Utilizing frozen assets to finance Ukraine’s defense or reparations.
Russian Perspective
Seizure of assets constitutes theft, will be retaliated against.
- Entities Involved
- Russia, EU, Ukraine, US
- Assets Targeted
- Frozen Russian assets (approx. $300-$350 billion)
- EU Proposal
- Finance Ukraine’s defense or a ‘Reparations Loan’
- Russian Stance
- Seizure is theft; Russia will retaliate
- Key Figure
- Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council
Sources
Russia warns Europe: We will go after any state which takes our assets
Russia warns Europe: We will go after any state which takes our assets
Moscow threatens retaliation against European states that seize Russian assets - Telegraph India
