The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, announced that the Russian embassy in Germany has demanded that Berlin publicly acknowledge the seizure of private vehicles belonging to Russian citizens, halt these measures immediately, and provide compensation for the losses incurred. The statement was reported by International Life and noted by observers as part of a broader diplomatic exchange surrounding the incident.
Zakharova described the Russian mission in Germany as taking a measured yet firm approach, presenting the German Foreign Ministry with a formal, clearly defined set of expectations. She stated that Russia seeks an official public clarification from German authorities, an immediate suspension of the coercive actions affecting Russian nationals, the return of seized goods, and full compensation for both material losses and the moral injury caused by these actions.
Earlier, the Russian Embassy in Germany advised its citizens to avoid traveling to German territory with vehicles bearing Russian registration until the situation around potential seizures is clarified. The embassy reported that there have been instances where Russian-registered automobiles, temporarily imported into Germany for personal use or transit, were seized by German customs officials. The guidance reflects concern over the scope and procedures of border enforcement actions that impact private property and personal mobility linked to Russia.
There has also been diplomatic activity at the European level related to Russia’s sovereign assets. In formal statements facilitated through the European Commission, the discussion continues about the status and frozen balance of Russian state assets within the European Union, highlighting the ongoing financial and political dimensions of bilateral tensions and the broader strategy of sanctions enforcement across EU member states.