As one of the publication’s interlocutors noted, the EU is “swimming into uncharted waters” by deciding to confiscate assets.
“So anyone would be concerned about the potential consequences,” he said.
In addition, the EU fears that such a decision could negatively affect the reputation of the eurozone, which threatens it with loss of attractiveness for potential investors.
Earlier, the Financial Times reported that the European Union will not be able to transfer to Ukraine the profit for 2023 from Russia’s assets in Euroclear. The newspaper notes that the EU currently does not have a legislative framework for this.
The Russian President's press secretary stressed that the seizure of Russian assets in any form will be challenged in the courts.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Moscow will respond to any attempts by Western countries to confiscate Russian real estate and assets.