EU 'will have to give back' Russian assets

EU 'will have to give back' Russian assets - Putin

RT.com
19 Dec 2025, 15:59 GMT+10

The Russian president has warned the bloc that any attempts to tap the country's sovereign funds will backfire

The EU will eventually have to return Russia's sovereign assets frozen under Ukraine-related sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has said. He warned the bloc against tapping the funds, saying the move would cause reputational damage and risk undermining the foundations of the modern financial system.

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