Germany has expressed opposition to the seizure of frozen Russian assets, citing concerns over setting a legal precedent that could lead to lawsuits related to World War II crimes. According to the Wall Street Journal, German authorities argue that these assets should remain intact to serve as leverage in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and encouraging Russia to cede occupied Ukrainian territory. This stance has sparked criticism, with some arguing it lacks moral and legal justification and serves to protect German companies operating in Russia.
Germany's refusal to seize Russian sovereign assets in Europe to the benefit of Ukraine is completely immoral & has no basis in international law. Outrageously, Germany wants to protect German companies that stay in & support Russia. Punish them instead! https://t.co/0T1drAhA8b
Germany is categorically against plans to seize frozen Russian assets for reconstruction and military support of Ukraine, WSJ reports. German authorities believe that frozen Russian assets should be left intact in order to use them as leverage in negotiations to end the war and… https://t.co/QifZOJQ52Y
WHAT? Germany categorically opposes plans to unfreeze Kremlin assets for the reconstruction and military support of Ukraine. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, authorities believe that the frozen Russian assets should remain untouched to be used as leverage in negotiations… https://t.co/UcG47yKH3n
The Wall Street Journal: “Germany argues that frozen Russian assets should be left intact to use them as leverage in negotiations to end the conflict and encourage Russia to cede some of its Ukrainian territory.”
‼️🇩🇪🇷🇺 Germany opposes Western plans to seize Russia's frozen assets - Wall Street Journal ▪️In Berlin they fear that this will create a precedent and provoke new lawsuits against Germany for crimes of World War II. ▪️Germany believes that Russian assets should be left… https://t.co/HaJ8a4ljmY
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 seizing frozen rf assets for rebuilding and military support for #Ukraine. 📰 WSJ https://t.co/PfKjomi4wr
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
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