Tensions are escalating as Western countries consider the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, a move that has been met with strong opposition from Russia and concerns from Germany. Dmitry Peskov, the Russian presidential spokesman, warned that such actions could be a 'solid nail' in the coffin of the Western economic system and undermine the United States' reliability as a financial guarantor. Germany, citing historical precedents from World War II, fears that seizing Russian assets could lead to new legal claims against it for past war crimes. This situation is complicating efforts to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Moscow.
Confiscating Russian assets would Be a 'Nail in the Coffin': Moscow fumes at U.S. and West over asset seizure https://t.co/bFDuCRsClP
The U.S. and Europe need to work together better on China-related issues. Step one: work out the differences in where each side is coming from https://t.co/jTsVrPjeRJ Thanks to Andrew Cainey for this @thewirechina op-ed
World War II history is haunting Western attempts to seize Russian assets and funnel them to Ukraine’s defense against Moscow. Germany and Italy uneasy. https://t.co/56HuYr7cg8 via @WSJ
Worthwhile read on the noble position of Germany on reparations for its crimes in WW2 and why they now block using frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine. Two in one: avoid responsibility AND make nice with the Russians. https://t.co/kNWHI8M9m3
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov: seizure of Russian assets will put a nail in the coffin of the European economy #AwakeningOfRussia #EconomicalWar https://t.co/lO593ZnPKx https://t.co/HQOpxkFYO8
Germany has emerged as an opponent of plans to seize frozen Kremlin funds for reconstruction and military support of Ukraine, fearing they could inspire new claims against it for WWII-era crimes https://t.co/8F0bgA3RPa https://t.co/8F0bgA3RPa
World War II History Haunts Attempts to Seize Russian Assets https://t.co/KF3DTuNowA
😵💫 New statements by Peskov: ▪️The possible seizure of Russian assets will be a "solid nail" in the coffin of Western economic system; ▪️ Russia, in the event of the seizure of its assets, will endlessly defend its interests, including in the courts. https://t.co/f3tsAeOYFT
World War II History Haunts Attempts to Seize Russian Assets-wsj
Germany has voiced opposition to the confiscation of Russian assets that have been frozen in Western countries, citing concerns that such actions could set a precedent and potentially lead to lawsuits against Berlin for crimes committed during World War II, according to the Wall… https://t.co/T6D4avx9yM
Germany opposes the seizure of frozen Kremlin assets for Ukraine, fearing a precedent from World War II - WSJ https://t.co/3qbIWKUPRO https://t.co/yc5jVurlIe
Peskov says that the confiscation of Russian assets in the United States would lead to dire consequences, destroy the reliability of the United States as a guarantor of investors' finances, and that Russia would definitely take the opportunity to litigate this issue. He also… https://t.co/2NqHxN1QsR
World War II history is haunting Western attempts to seize Russian assets and funnel them to Ukraine’s defense against Moscow https://t.co/jzXYkVOkgK with @laurnorman via @WSJ
From @WSJopinion: If the West is facing a protracted strategic competition with Russia and China, Europe must play a stronger role in strengthening Ukraine, defeating Russia and deterring Putin, write John R. Deni and Lisa A. Aronsson. https://t.co/hzQjF3bHWn
Former Russian president threatens to seize property of US citizens in response to confiscation of Russian assets https://t.co/zZ0gLRUSyn