RUSSIA – $300BN Frozen Russian Assets to Be Seized for Reparation BONDS as G7 Meets on Decision
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Russia’s overseas assets, estimated to be worth $612 billion, were frozen by countries after the invasion of Ukraine. The G7 nations are discussing how to handle these assets, with the US and UK pushing for complete seizure and transfer to Ukraine, while others are more cautious, considering international law and potential repatriation of assets to Ukraine. This concept of reparations dates back to 1815, with examples including the Treaty of Paris and subsequent agreements.
Various settlements have been made, including Germany’s payment of $23 billion to the USA after World War II. The US also seized $1.4 billion from Iraq as reparation for the 1990 Kuwait invasion. The concept of seizing assets has been discussed, but there is no precedent for this during an ongoing war.
Russia’s frozen assets are generating around $5 billion in interest annually, which could be used to help Ukraine. The G7 has agreed to freeze this interest, but there is a question over whether this could set a legal precedent. The G7 is exploring alternative proposals, including an unsecured bond or a reparation bond, where the interest would be paid from the frozen assets. However, there are concerns about the viability of these proposals, as Russia could challenge them in court and potentially undo the arrangements.
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