Russia promised a targeted response to the EU in case of seizure of frozen assets
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Director of the Department of European Problems of the Russian Foreign Ministry Vladislav Maslennikov said that Russia will give a verified and targeted response to EU countries in the event of the seizure of its frozen assets, emphasizing that Moscow will continue to protect its interests, taking into account the whole range of circumstances.
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Why It Matters
The statement was made in the context of the EU's ongoing sanctions pressure on Russia, including discussions about the possible seizure of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Russia will respond in a measured and targeted manner to the countries of the European Union (EU) in the event of the seizure of its frozen assets. This was stated to RIA Novosti by the director of the Department of European Problems of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vladislav Maslennikov.
According to him, Moscow will continue to defend its interests. He emphasized that actions to challenge European arbitrariness will take into account the entire range of circumstances.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The EU may decide to seize some of the frozen Russian assets in the coming months
Possible · Within months
Russia may respond with symmetrical measures against European assets in Russia
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific assets can be seized by the EU?
- What response measures is Russia considering?
- When can the EU decide to divest assets?
