Russia seeks $230bn in damages from Euroclear over seized assets
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- Russia's central bank is pursuing $230 billion in damages from Euroclear, following the Kremlin's warning against the European Union's plans to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. This legal action underscores the tensions surrounding the use of these assets amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
- The lawsuit represents a significant escalation in Russia's response to the EU's financial strategies, particularly as the bloc seeks to leverage frozen assets for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which is facing severe economic challenges due to the ongoing conflict.
- This situation highlights the broader implications of asset freezes and international financial strategies, as the EU's decision to indefinitely freeze Russian assets aims to facilitate support for Ukraine, while also raising concerns about potential increased borrowing costs for EU member states and the overall stability of international financial markets.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System


