Russia Weighs Conditions for Possible Use of Frozen Assets
Russia indicates readiness to discuss using its frozen assets in a negotiated conflict settlement, insisting on strict conditions and rejecting unilateral seizure.
Russia is open to discussing how its frozen assets could be used in a broader settlement of the conflict, but insists that any such move must be tied to clearly defined conditions. Speaking to Lenta.ru, Denis Kravchenko, first deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, stressed that the assets in question were blocked by European institutions on what Moscow considers unlawful grounds — and that they remain Russian property.
He noted that these funds could, in theory, become part of wider negotiations aimed at a political resolution with what he described as the «global West." According to Kravchenko, Moscow is willing to review proposals, but only within a negotiated framework.
The parliamentarian underscored that Russia would reject any unilateral seizure of its money without compensation, emphasizing that these reserves belong to the country and its citizens and cannot be used without Russia’s consent.
Kravchenko also pointed out that discussions in the media have already touched on the possibility of incorporating the frozen assets into future peace arrangements, potentially as contributions to joint Russian-American initiatives. Moscow, he said, is ready to consider such ideas but views careful elaboration of all details as essential.
Earlier, Politico, citing sources, reported that the European Union’s so-called reparations credit for Kiev — formed from frozen Russian assets — could reach €210 billion.