Putin ally proposes seizing property of war critics who fled Russia

A close ally of President Vladimir Putin suggested on Friday confiscating the property of Russians who have left the country and who “insult” the state and its armed forces from abroad.

EU Plans To Start Talks On Possible Confiscation Of Russias Frozen Assets On November 30

The EU permanent representatives plan to start discussions on the possible confiscation of Russian assets and their potential use for the reconstruction of Ukraine at a meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, November 30, according to the event's provisional agenda.

Iran Releases Greek Tankers Seized In May: Athens

Iran has released two Greek tankers seized in May in retaliation after an Iranian crude oil cargo was held in Greece, the Greek merchant marine ministry said Wednesday.

Iran’s Guards Seizes Tanker Smuggling Fuel in Persian Gulf

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy captured a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf that was carrying 11 million liters of smuggled fuel.

EU Preparing Legal Grounds For Seizing Russian Assets - Von Der Leyen

The European Commission is laying the legal groundwork to confiscate Russian assets and use them to rebuild Ukraine, among other things, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

Hong Kong leader says ‘no legal basis’ to seize Russian megayacht

Hong Kong’s leader has said the financial hub will not uphold sanctions with “no legal basis” after a superyacht linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch was allowed to anchor in the city.

Iran Guards seize foreign ship in Gulf for smuggling diesel - The Jerusalem Post

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for allegedly smuggling 757,000 litres of diesel out of the country, the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

Минфин Болгарии заблокировал $890 тыс. на счетах посольства России | Известия

Министр иностранных дел Болгарии Асен Васильев в среду, 6 июля, сообщил о блокировке его дипмиссией счета российского посольства в Софии на сумму почти $900 тыс. Информацию передало Болгарское общенациональное радио.

Swiss leader cautions on using frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine

The president of Switzerland has cautioned Western allies about the legal complexities of using frozen Russian assets to help pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction, saying “the right of property is a fundamental right – is a human right”.

Ukraine reconstruction estimated to cost $750bn

Reconstructing Ukraine is expected to cost $750bn, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said, insisting that seized Russian assets should be used pay for the recovery of his war-shattered country.

Greece Releases Iranian Tanker - Tasnim News Agency

Greece has released an Iranian oil tanker that had been confiscated under the US’ pressure, Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said.

Decision on Seizure of Iranian Oil Cargo Overturned by Greek Court - Tasnim News Agency

A court in Greece overturned an earlier court ruling that allowed the confiscation by the United States of part of a cargo of Iranian oil on an Iranian-flagged tanker off the European country’s coast.

VIDEO: Moments when IRGC Seized Two Greek Tankers in the Persian Gulf

 

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On Friday, the IRGC announced it had seized the two Greek oil tankers, days after an Iranian oil tanker was captured by Greece in its territorial waters and its oil cargo was transferred to the US.

US wins latest legal battle to seize Russian yacht in Fiji

The US has won the "latest round" of a legal battle to seize a $325m Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji, with the case now appearing headed for the Pacific nation’s top court.

Not legal for US to seize frozen Russian assets: Yellen

The US does not have legal authority to seize Russian central bank assets frozen due to its special opration Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said.

Ukrainian gov't approves seizure of Russian assets: PM - China.org.cn

The Ukrainian government has approved the seizure of Russian assets in Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday.

Borrells Initiative To Transfer Russias Assets To Ukraine Complete Lawlessness- Moscow - Sputnik

The initiative voiced by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on the transfer of Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine is "complete lawlessness," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on Monday.

Fiji pauses US seizure of Russia-linked superyacht

A court in Fiji has suspended the execution of a US warrant to seize a $300m superyacht that Washington claims is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, according to prosecutors.

Moscow Says Can Confiscate Russian-Based Assets of ‘Hostile’ Countries in Tit-for-Tat Move – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Moscow says it can seize Russian-based assets of those countries the Kremlin deems hostile, reciprocating a proposal by the United States to sell off the assets of Russian oligarchs and pay the proceeds to Ukraine.

Spain seizes 12 bank accounts, 3 yachts, 23 properties belonging to Russians

Spanish authorities have frozen 12 bank accounts and funds and seized three yachts and 23 properties belonging to Russian oligarchs since the war broke out in Ukraine, the prime minister’s chief of staff said Monday.