Seizure of Frozen Assets , Could Sever Diplomatic Ties , Between Russia and the US.
'Newsweek' reports that diplomatic relations
between the United States and Russia
could be headed toward a major escalation. .
'Newsweek' reports that diplomatic relations
between the United States and Russia
could be headed toward a major escalation. .
According to a senior Russian diplomat, the confiscation
of frozen Russian assets could sever diplomatic
relations between Washington and Moscow.
According to a senior Russian diplomat, the confiscation
of frozen Russian assets could sever diplomatic
relations between Washington and Moscow.
Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign
minister, made the remarks in an interview
with Russian state-run news agency Interfax.
Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign
minister, made the remarks in an interview
with Russian state-run news agency Interfax.
As for the trigger for a possible
round of confrontation with
the potential for a breakdown
in relations, the trigger could
be confiscation of assets,
further escalation of military
escalation, and much more. , Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy
foreign minister, via 'Newsweek'.
As for the trigger for a possible
round of confrontation with
the potential for a breakdown
in relations, the trigger could
be confiscation of assets,
further escalation of military
escalation, and much more. , Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy
foreign minister, via 'Newsweek'.
Ryabkov's remarks came after reports that
the Biden administration is considering the seizure
of over $300 billion in Russian central bank assets. .
According to those reports,
the confiscated funds would then be
handed over to aid Ukraine in its war effort.
'Newsweek' reports that relations between the U.S.
and Russia have become increasingly strained
since the invasion of Ukraine in February of last year.
I wouldn't go into negative forecasts
here. I'm just saying all this so that there
is a clear understanding—we are ready
for any scenarios, and the United States
should not have the illusion, if it exists,
that Russia, as they say, holds on to
diplomatic relations with this state
[the United States] with both hands. , Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy
foreign minister, via 'Newsweek'.
According to a December 20 'New York Times' report,
the Biden administration, along with other G7 nations,
is exploring options for using the frozen Russian assets. .
According to a December 20 'New York Times' report,
the Biden administration, along with other G7 nations,
is exploring options for using the frozen Russian assets. .
'Newsweek' points out that U.S. Treasury Secretary
Janet Yellen previously stated that the seizure
of those assets would not be , "something that is legally
permissible in the United States."