The seizure of Russia’s assets by the G7 countries could cost them approximately $83 billion, the amount of their investments in the Russian economy. writes about this RIA Newswith reference to data from national statistical services.
On June 14, the G7 countries, in a statement following the summit in Italy, officially confirmed their intention to provide Ukraine with a loan worth $50 billion by the end of 2024, to be repaid from the proceeds of Russia’s frozen assets.
According to the agency’s calculations, the direct investment volume of G7 countries in the Russian economy by the end of 2022 reached 82.8 billion dollars.
The largest investor in the Russian economy was England ($18.9 billion). This was followed by Germany ($17.3 billion), France ($16.6 billion) and Italy ($12.9 billion). Investments by US investors in the Russian economy amounted to 9.6 billion dollars, Japanese investors – 4.6 billion dollars, and Canadian investors – 2.9 billion dollars.
Western countries after the start of Russia’s military operation against Ukraine in 2022frozen The assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation are approximately 260 billion euros, more than two-thirds of which are in Belgian Euroclear. According to last year’s results, the depositary received income from them in the amount of € 4.4 billion and another € 1.6 billion since the beginning of this year. These assets can bring an annual profit of € 3-5 billion.
Previously Ambassador named The G7’s decision regarding revenues from Russian assets is illegitimate.