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Scope LevelRegional
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Last Update2025-12-19
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Event Overview
This event highlights the legal and economic tensions between Russia and the European Union. The Russian Central Bank's lawsuit against Euroclear, along with threats of global retaliation, underscores the potential for broader geopolitical and financial consequences.
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Russia Warns of Legal Action Over Asset Seizure
Russia has warned that it will take legal action in response to any attempts to seize its assets. The European Union had initially planned to discuss the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. However, the EU ultimately decided to provide 900 billion euros in support to Ukraine between 2026 and 2027, without specifying the source of the funds.
Russia Sues Euroclear to Unfreeze State Assets, Threatens Global Retaliation
The Russian Central Bank has filed a lawsuit against Euroclear, demanding the unfreezing of its state assets and warning of global retaliation if the European Union uses these funds. The claim includes the total amount of the frozen assets and their lost earnings. This action comes as the EU plans to extend the freeze on approximately 210 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets, with most of the funds held at Euroclear in Belgium. The Belgian government opposes the EU's plan to use these funds as collateral for loans to Ukraine.