Russia Threatens Retaliation If West Seizes Its Frozen Assets for Ukraine
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Russia says it has a list of foreign assets to seize if the West confiscates its frozen assets to aid Ukraine.
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The West has frozen $300 billion in Russian central bank assets since the invasion of Ukraine.
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G7 leaders plan to discuss legally seizing Russian assets at their February meeting to help fund Ukraine's reconstruction and war effort.
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The Kremlin calls the notion of seizing Russian assets "outright theft" and says it has prepared retaliatory measures.
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Russia is already scrutinizing and controlling foreign companies' exit plans, so additional asset seizures could further complicate matters.