Seizing frozen Russian assets would not only lead to a complete deterioration of relations between Moscow and Washington, but would also discredit the United States. About this on Radio 1 stated American Konstantin Blokhin commented on the words of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov that such a step by the United States could trigger a new round of conflict.
“If they do this to us, every state could find itself in exactly the same situation. Therefore, in this case, America discredits itself. After all, having an account in a Western bank was prestigious. <…> But now we see the opposite. Gradually all other states will withdraw money from Western banks, because the example of Russia will be an indicator for them,” said Blokhin.
He added that Moscow has something to respond to such an unfriendly step. The expert reminded that many American companies have their assets in Russia.
December 22 Ryabkov statedThe seizure of Russian assets and further escalation of military tensions could lead to a rupture in relations between Russia and the United States.
He stated that he would not make negative predictions. At the same time, according to him, Moscow is ready for any scenario, so the United States should not have the illusion that the Russian Federation maintains diplomatic relations with Washington with both hands.
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