Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships

A senior Kremlin official has warned that Russia’s navy could deploy to stop Western powers from seizing Russian vessels as part of sanctions against the country’s oil shipments and Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet”.

Europe will sooner or later have to repay what it steals from Russian assets — Putin

If Europe confiscates Russian assets, it will have to pay them back, you can bet on that, and it will still have lost its reputation and other money related to the theft to boot, President Vladimir Putin said during the combined Direct Line Q&A session and year-end press conference headlined "Results of the Year."

Situation with Russian assets remains deadlocked due to conflicts among politicians in EU

The situation regarding the possible confiscation of frozen Russian assets in the EU remains deadlocked, including due to personal conflicts among politicians within the community and inconsistencies in the positions of the leadership, the European Politico edition reported, citing sources.

Euroclear CEO Warns of Global Investment Impact Amid EU Plans to Seize Russian Assets

CEO Valerie Urban said that the European Commission's threats to seize Russian Central Bank assets are causing concern among many clients, including Arab and Chinese investors, and will impact investments in the EU.

Russia summons Swiss ambassador in protest over motions to fund Ukraine reparations

Russia’s foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned Switzerland’s ambassador over the Swiss parliament’s approval of motions authorizing the government to work on a way to seize and transfer Russian assets to fund reparations for Ukraine.

Expropriation of assets to shock global economy — Kremlin

 Expropriation of the property of others threatens the world economy with serious consequences, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

EU Okays Confiscation of Cars and Phones From Russian Travelers

The sanctions heaped on Moscow in the wake of the West-orchestrated proxy war against Russia in Ukraine - and now the EU's "moral outrage" has morphed into pure violation of individual freedoms of common Russian citizens.

Kosovo Push to Confiscate Unjustified Assets Raises Concerns

Kosovo’s parliament on Thursday adopted a law on the establishment of the Bureau for Verification and Confiscation of Unjustified Assets, taking a major step towards fulfilling one of the ruling Vetevendosje Movement’s election campaign promises.

Switzerland Has No Legal Grounds For Transferring Frozen Russian Assets To Kiev - Ministry

Switzerland respects human rights and currently has no legal grounds for transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Swiss Secretary of State Livia Leu said on Friday.

Japan Freezes Assets Of 22 Russian Individuals, 3 Companies - Foreign Ministry

 Tokyo on Friday froze the assets of 22 Russian individuals and 3 companies against the background of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, according to a statement on the Japanese Foreign Ministry's website.

Germany’s seizing Russian assets may force other nations to ignore law, speaker warns

The planned seizure of Russian funds and property by Germany for their subsequent transfer to Ukraine may lure other countries into ignoring international law, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Thursday.

Serbian Army put on high alert due to situation in Kosovo and Metohija, says defense chief

 Serbia's armed forces have been put on high alert due to the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, Serbian Defense Minister Milos Vucevic said on Tuesday.

EU Leaders To Discuss Confiscation Of Russias Frozen Assets At Brussels Summit- Source

The leaders of the European Union will discuss possible confiscation of assets that are frozen under the sanctions against Russia during the summit in Brussels on May 30-31, a high-ranking EU source told reporters on Sunday.

Senior US, Russian diplomats hold "tough" talks: US State Department

The US State Department said on Tuesday that senior US and Russian diplomats had held "tough" talks here on areas of mutual concern.

Cuba, US discuss economic compensations

Cuba and the United States met Thursday in Havana to discuss mutual economic compensations, concerning American assets seized during the Cuban revolution and for the damage caused by the U.S. embargo on the island.

A new batch of citizens manage to leave terrorist-besieged eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo

A new batch of the locals managed on Friday to leave the eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo city which are besieged by terrorist organizations.

Denmark confiscates thousands of euros from migrants

Danish police announced Thursday they confiscated cash worth nearly 11,000 euros from migrants under a controversial law allowing authorities to seize valuables from people trying to obtain asylum in the country.

Syria: Truck loaded with over 25 tons of field hospitals supplies coming from Turkey confiscated

 Authorities in Aleppo confiscated a truck loaded with more than 25 tons of supplies for field hospitals coming from the Turkish territories to ISIS terrorists and other terrorist groups affiliated to it.

Resolution on Israeli settlement in 'very early' stage - U.S. State Department

A Palestinian U.N. draft resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities is at a "very early" stage, a U.S. official said Friday.

Palestinians say no to Israel's demands for peace talks

The Palestinians insist that they will not accept the resumption of unconditioned peace talks with Israel, a senior official stated on Tuesday.