Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal, at the meeting with ministry representatives, said that Kiev has a plan to access frozen Russian assets. The head of government’s words are quoted by the “We are Ukraine” agency.
According to him, about 300 billion euros of Russia’s sovereign assets in partner countries were frozen.
“Our goal and position is clear – access to all these assets,” Shmygal said.
He added that Ukraine has prepared the legal position and necessary legal mechanisms for the seizure of these assets and the first results have already been obtained.
The Prime Minister held a meeting with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economy and the National Bank of Ukraine.
Before that, Politico newspaper reported that the United States and the European Union I can’t reach Agreements on the seizure of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron statedLondon is ready to lend Ukraine “all frozen assets” of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation in the United Kingdom.
It had previously been reported to the authorities. will simplify Creation of personal funds for the return of assets to the Russian Federation.