Would handing frozen Russian assets to Ukraine be better than reparations? - short news
Seizing funds would help finance reconstruction and act as a deterrent, but it could let Putin paint himself as the victim
The debate over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction is coming to a head. The arguments in favor are compelling. The objections are weak. But there could also be unintended consequences.
Canada has passed legislation allowing Russian assets to be redeployed on behalf of Ukraine. In the US, four members of Congress have introduced..
source: The Guardian - 11.07.2023