Russia opposes the EU's use of frozen assets.

VTV.vn - The Russian Central Bank has criticized the European Union's plan to use the bank's assets frozen in Europe.

Russia considers the plan illegal and contrary to international law. The Russian Central Bank stated that it reserves the right to use all available measures to protect its interests.

At the same time, the Central Bank of Russia announced it was suing the Belgian-based financial institution Euroclear – which holds a significant amount of assets – for actions that Moscow considers damaging and affecting its ability to liquidate funds and securities.

The headquarters of the Central Bank of Russia in Moscow. Photo: Shutterstock/TTXV

The Central Bank of Russia stressed that if the aforementioned plans are implemented, Moscow will pursue broad legal measures. These could include filing lawsuits in national courts, judicial bodies of the countries involved, international organizations, and arbitration panels, and seeking to enforce judicial rulings within the territories of UN member states.

Euroclear, the Belgian government , and the EC have yet to issue official comments on the lawsuit or the latest statements from Russia. However, the legal dispute surrounding the frozen assets, estimated at hundreds of billions of euros, is increasingly becoming one of the biggest flashpoints in relations between Russia and the EU, especially as the West continues to seek long-term financial resources to support Ukraine.

Russia has long opposed any form of using its assets to support Kyiv. Russian officials have repeatedly warned that any move in this direction would be met with what they describe as the strongest possible response. Moscow argues that such measures are not only politically motivated but also undermine the legal foundations of the international financial order.

Source: https://vtv.vn/nga-phan-doi-eu-su-dung-tai-san-dong-bang-100251213071923229.htm