U.S. Representative to NATO Calls on Europe to Take More Decisive Measures Against Russian Assets

American Representative to NATO Calls on Europe to Take Bold Actions on Russian Assets

TASS cited Bloomberg reporting that the U.S. representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, said Europe should take "bold actions" and show a tougher stance in seizing Russian assets overseas. Whitaker believes that seizing Russian assets will not only become an important measure to support Ukraine's economy and military for the coming years, but also mark a more "radical" approach by European authorities.

This diplomat pointed out that the U.S. often reminds Europe that they are "not tough enough." Whitaker said, "I think it's time for them to take bold actions."

According to "Viewpoint," the Russian Ministry of Finance has drafted measures to respond to possible Western seizure of Russian assets. The European Commission has proposed three funding schemes for Ukraine to the EU member states, including the expropriation of frozen Russian assets before 2027.

Valerie Urbain, CEO of the European Central Bank, revealed that this Belgian custodian institution holds 193 billion euros in Russian assets, of which about 180 billion euros belong to the Russian Central Bank. Urbain also warned that legal means may be used to prevent European authorities from transferring these assets.

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