Western assets in Russia: Kremlin threatens fiscal retaliation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2024
- Russia's RIA state news agency says the West stands to lose assets worth at least 288 billion dollars, if frozen Russian assets are confiscated.
After Moscow invaded Ukraine, the US and its allies blocked around 300 billion dollars’ worth of assets.
Now some western powers have floated the idea of using confiscated holdings to rebuild Ukraine once the war has finally ended.
But Russia reaffirmed on Sunday that counter-measures could follow what it calls "western thievery".
According to the RIA, the top investors in the Russian economy include Cyprus, with more than 98 billion dollars, the Netherlands with 50 billion and the UK with nearly 19 billion.
It also reports that Germany has 17 billion dollars invested, France 16 billion dollars and Italy almost 13 billion.
Frances Coppola is an Economist and Bank Commentator.
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Who will pay the damages done in Iraq,Syria,Afghanistan, Libya, double standards
Facts
Exactly
BRICKS organisation among many other benefits to the world will end all of this
Font forget Ukraine america destroyed Ukraine but the stupid brainwashed Ukrainians still don't know this
It's worse than that it's selective. A handle of people choosing what economy is aloud to thrive.
These European countries need to gain their independence from the US
This comment will be reported as an Antisemitic attack
That sounds good, but Europe isn't a unitary entity like the U.S. There are too many conflicting interests to make it a viable alternative.
You have countries like Poland and Estonia that want nothing to do with Russia and will align themselves with any competing power that will fight Russia head-on.
Then, you have traditional leaders like France and Germany who are willing to have a reset. Understanding Russian Hydrocarbons is what made their economic model of having Germnay as the powerhouse to motor the EU engine viable.
da F u talking about, m0ron...
Cala-te idiota.
They are already independent. Every heard of the EU? Or have you been asleep for 20+ years?
Great idea by Russia
It's their best idea since the invention of balalaikas and that one time when they considered buying Natasha some nylon stockings and some safety razors. Ask Borat.
so seize assets which the west hasn't had access to since 2022 anyway ....hmm...shrug..giver
and frankly anyone still doing business there , well , u knows the risks...tough toodles?
It's already seized, because you can't get that money out. It's not like they are gonna hurt anybody.
@@RodneyWolfram That's right - they are not running a business. But all the production remained: almost all Western car manufacturers had factories in Russia - and Russia got them for free. Some of the car factories Russian government have already sold to the Chinese - and they are already producing their Haval and Cherry for the Russian and Belarusian markets : )
Also, all Western resource companies, such as BP and Shell, owned part of the stakes in Gazprom and Rosneft. This alone, hundreds of billions of dollars - and it can be confiscated at any time.
West were just yapping and forgetting they too have assets in Russia 😅😅😅😅
you mean companies, not the government/personal putin wealth 😂
@@Cryosxify 10 percent for the big Guy 😜😂😂😂
Particularly patents and other IP rights from NATO countries registered in Russia. Violating them is profitable for Russia. These are worth trillions of dollars.
@@Cryosxifyand what/who is founding campaigns and governments?
Let's be honest and real, Western governments don't serve nor care about people's interests.
@@Cryosxify And who do you think governs Washington DC? 🤣🤣🤣
Instead of arming Ukraine and Israel, EU/UK/US tax payer money should be spent on infrastructure, healthcare and education.
Why not ? ‘You take mine and ill take yours’ it quite a simple resolution!
m0ron, ruzzia STARTED the war! nobody wants war except them. Get your fact straight putin puppet
possession is 9/10ths of the law
100% agree. Deal works well for the West.
Lesson to learn: Invest money in your country only, in the west if invested will be stolen.
Its reserve currency and private property...
So maintain too low level reserve currency purchase gold and precious metals and control export equal level.
So true!!
Maybe. If you attack a country for no reason. China steals proprietary stuff from people already.
Russia steals land.
So true if you put your dim in their wallet they tell u how to use it or they will call terrorist and steal your money from u, they have stolen Iran foreign asset now they want to steal that of Russian
China has learned a great deal from this one so it has sold lots of the U.S. treasury bonds and is now determined to use its own currency of swap with the other major currencies directly instead of relying on US dollars! Bravo! Farewell to the hegemony of the U.S. dollars!
What a nonsense.. don't be naïve...I think you have a trauma.. that's clear.
Hypocrisy is destroying this world
Noo it has names and those names are israel, usa, uk, france and germany.
The western world that is
The Russians are always 10 moves ahead on this chess board. Hilarious .
But they're playing checkers. Chess requires intelligence Russia has none
Western thievery sound spot on.
last time I checked, ruzzia invaded Ukraine...not the other way around
(and before you bot say the usual "what about US?", I tell you now that UKRAINE IS NOT US, Ukraine did not invade Syria and Afghanistan.... you know who did bomb syria and afghanistan to the ground? Also Ruzzia! So don't use your typical whatabautism
@@Vladishit_Putler somebody escaped the loony bin
@@Vladishit_Putler….you must’ve gotten your information from CNN & BBC) 😂😂😂
@Vladishit_Putler okay Mr v-shit, if Russia invaded Ukraine, why then the EU want to take Russians citizen's money when Ukraine is not even a member of EU? Did they do the same thing to citizens of the US when there country was bombing Afaghanstan, Libya,Somalia,Syria and so on?
@@Vladishit_Putler go cry in a corner lol. Russia is bombing Ukraine to the ground. So what?
Do it Russia. I wouldn't have even announced it.
why do you support ruzzia? Do you think ruzzia is your ally? They are the most racxist nation on earth, try going there and walk on the streets, see how they greet you.
these companies have already written of those assets. go ahead with an asset swap.
Those assets are already written off on their taxes and have only.left small assets..
They dont care that much. 😂😂😂
@@inamorta47-playertwist a couple billions doesnt seem like small assets but sure
Oh yeah, $280B means nothing, said no one ever
Then Russia will just annex whatever city that was rebuilt with their money 😂
Checkmate, Yankees😂
Smart move for Russia and for US NATO EU, nice Biden move😂😂
Russia does not threaten. They tell you what Russia will do.
Stealing Russian assets harms the U.S. alot more as the rest of the world is watching what they're doing to Russia and will now stop investing in the dollor through fear of theirs being stolen, this will inevitably cause the dollor to collaps. The U.S. is continuously isololating themselves more and more untill eventually they're bankrupt. They're living on borrowed money as it is, so it's just a matter of time.
been hearing that for 70 years.....no one wants Rubles, not even China.
ultimately, a county's currency is only worth its military's ability to back it up. the usa has an enthusiastic military.
F%$k yes
@@GaryGraham-sx4pmagree with this point. Let’s see what 2027 brings militarily.
Russia is already doing that. It should be done lawfully as possible for Russia's breach of law as a settlement if it's done.
The US is not isolating. Russia is isolating itself from liberal countries. It's partnering with a few illiberal and some liberal countries that have fewer scruples.
Stop nato aggression
And what about the western countries with the war they created in SYRIA, AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, LIBYA !!!!! Why wasn’t their Assets confiscated to build those countries they created wars??
Double Standards (usa)
Chechnya, Ukraine, Georgia, former warsaw pact countries called. They told you to stfu
You’re very confused.
"I hate the West" brainrot at its peak. Talks more about the West than the West talks about themselves.
@@bradhigerd4838 explain to me how am i confused? Make me understand
Will USA and eu do similar to rebuild gaza or their assets need to be frozen and given to rebuilding of gaza .
They will built only. Only neccessary infrastr to access gas n oil. In gazan then pocket profits from. Bibi n gang.
FREEDOM for PALESTINE!
From Humus
Freedom from own stupidity
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FREEDOM TO ISRAEL
@@Tampakid47and west bank for who?
Last year, the EU approved 12 sanction packages against Russia and the Russian economy grew 3%. Meanwhile, the German economy is in "tatters". The EU sanctioned itself.
any efforts to restrain trade, or red lining, etc. is illegal. this is not how to punish countries. if those actions were done within the usa it would violate antitrust law. but it's also illegal on international level, colllusions, and redlining, and restraints on trade, it's all illegal. most of what nato does as an entity is illegal, and so is idf. usa is funding both of them. and now starting to send funds to taiwan to use that as the next shell country to carry out usa's bidding on probably to bully china or disrupt china etc. usa common entity and bad actor is usa.
@@henlohenlo689 usa does have bad actors
@@henlohenlo689 I agree 100%
I mean.. would NOT trust any numbers coming from the kremlin
China and russia have always been censoring their own numbers anyway.
Go on google and search "Russian gdp" your country is the biggest in the world and Germany has 2x your GDP, you have nothing to be proud of
The globalists wanted to make a fool out of Russia. But instead, the globalists ended up making fools of themselves. Let that be a lesson.
Russia has made a fool of itself.
Agree, the west became foolish in just 2 years
@@zico739 Look around you, doesn't seem like business as usual for US & the West. Your reaction is that of "Impotent Rage".
@@charlesachilefuyes, because after russia turning into a wartime economy will totally go well for them once the war is over 😂
@@charlesachilefu You are very naive.
What comes around goes around 😂
DEDOLLARIZATION
This is a sudden realisation to the WH.
How can one expects US to win any war? 😂😂😂
Why is this even news ?? What about Iraq, Syria etc?? Rebuild them
From now on, who dares to put assets to Western. They can always find excuses to take them.
Check USA investment data and you’ll find we are more respected and trusted than Russia, people with no money can’t understand that, that’s why you cling to communist ideology. Gives you the feeling that your opinion matters. It does not
This stealing is going to not end well.
Win-Win Cooperation is the only way to ensure mutual survival. Unfortunately, one side who thought they could win is not doing so well.
Well, tell the west and usa.
What’s this 🤡 yapping about? 😂😂
the us did it first 🤷♂️
Now what??? 300b vs maybe 1b left in Russia.
I say they wouldnt bat an eye.
Neo colonialism is what the US actually is. The GB is quite an old adept of looting - India is a vivid example. How much does the crown own to the Indian people after 250 years of plunder? Just guess...
Dunno.
How much do Saudi Arabia, Yeman and Oman owe Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Cypress and Kuwait for colonising them?
How much does Russia owe Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Finland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan and Tajikistan for colonising them?
That's not called colonization , these lands you mentioned were already histotically inhabited by Semitic ( Arab), Slavic, and Iranic peoples .it's not like Arab or Russian or Iranian settlers came from the other side of the world claiming native lands based on an ancient 3000 year old religious book.
@@Soap_bubbles591 Except they had their own cultures, some of which were conquered and wiped out by the Russians and Arabs.
If your gonna hate on colonialism dont just hate on western colonialism or your just a hypocrite.
@@reubenmcmurray4377 The northern African countries you mentioned were all Semitic ,even the term Semitic means " African -Asian )a people who were/ are spread across Northern Africa to West Asia ( Mideast) . And those central Asian / Caucasian countries you mentioned were already Iranic/ Slavic ( Scythian) inhabited since the ancient times ,before they were occupied by eastasian turkic tribes ,unfortunately the Brits have always tried to turkefy central asia and Caucasus in order to prevent native Russian/ Iranian influence .(as they abuse the oyghur issue in China)
$45 trillion
Bravo Russia the night mere of the West
Where will they be when your country has another coup?
@@jonnyh9388 at least they won't be the ones who planned and financed it.
“Night mere” 😂
Thanks for trying 😂
Take some English lessons! Night mere?
you grammar bitc*es are so triggered, the man doesn't know how to spell, so what
If west allies were blocked the investements & savings
Then Russia block & use those also
except the fact that terroruzzia STARTED the war! NOBODY wants this! Get your fact straight cocounut head
What goes around comes around
The West still thinks there is going to be a Ukraine after the war....lol
The so called powerful people of the world just make rules and change rules whenever they want to!
Europe needs to part ways with such authoritarianism and look for better alternatives.
They're already looking for alternatives like buying Russian oil through India at a premium price level.
FREEDOM for RUSSIAN PEOPLE!
They will be free when Putin resigns.
The Russian people are free. They have sovereignty over their own country.
Russia has a right to defend itself
Actually there is estimated $40 bln of foreign assets in Russia being bought out by local businesses from hostile foreign owners until now. The government comission which approves such deals usually uses the formula: 50% price discount for local buyer and 10% of the deal as a special tax directly to state budget. But in some cases the state just takes the asset under control, like Sakhalin-2 in 2022 or Ariston just recently. Our president does not like to show off loudly, like western leaders, but the real work has been in progress since day 1.
Chess vs Checkers!🤣🤣🤦🏿♂️
As a Dutchman I stand by Russia
Only trolls use nationality before a statement of support. It is so obvious.
Send check payable to Ukraine
Must expand Russia at the expense of Europe and US
Your country is worthless
You are a smart man!!
@@jonnyh9388 He must feel so hurt by your comment.
Are you going to do the same to Israel???
Only way to fix this is to remove the old timers in politics to new ones. A complete overhaul of the political system. Why is it that in school especially universities, and colleges, we work side by side people from all backgrounds, to archive the same goals. Why are their boundaries or hate once we graduate?
Absolutely make sense, good point ❤
Because someone behind benefits from it
What goes around comes around 😂😂😂
Arab Middle East
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Boycott America
if you cant afford its not a boycott 😂
Boycott AhmedOmanN!👿
Countries should disregard putin arrest warrent if an arrest warrant not issued for Netanyahu, and his government.
How they invest 98 billions in Cyprus a nation live under 1 million people
Russians are able to buy euro citizenship in Malta, so most of the billions are actually russian owned but registered as Maltese.
Cyprus is one of the EU tax havens
@@jokerwickCyprus economic system is a Kleptocracy introduced by the previous Mickey Mouse thief presidente Anastasiades AKA nikoui, from Pera pedi !!!
@@jokerwickand thieves
Tax evasion
yeah!! take that money!!!!
Yt has been abusing my comments to the point that I can't even say what I wanted to say
Free speech
As always it's totally disgusting I can feel your frustration my friend
😁😂😂
It’s Antisemitic to speak your mind
My comments are being blocked too,its nuts..
Eye for an eye.. what does the west expect 😂😂😂😂😂
Go team Russia
Borat, iz zat you?
paid troll bot
@@andysk5438 it's yo momma
@@emdadyy Not Borat? It must be Igor, ze alcoholic balalaika salesman! Iz zat you? I remember yoor sophisticated lengvich.
@@andysk5438 shouldn't you get back to work so your government can tax you and send the money to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan you puppet?
If Russia's stolen assets are given to Ukraine, Russia can compensate itself by taking more Ukrainian territories of equivalent value.
Sure, this is exactly what will happen. I hope the Russians have up to date info about the current land price in Ukraine 🤣
Sounds win win to me. Since The western stole over 300 billion assets
@@zuroneuro4665It has the second largest natural gas deposit in Europe, although that was the first thing they seized.
@@zuroneuro4665 Then the next support package will include F-35's, Tomahawk missiles and naval ships.
Putin is there to steal trillion dollar resources just recently found. That’s why, he doesn’t care how many russians must die for that unless they end up calling NATO to intervene or China takes away the outer manchuria making it an emergency for Russia to seek NATO membership, lol.
It’s only fair.
Free Palestinian ✌️ ✌️
In your dream
@@francescomathias3354 slaver
What goes around comes around.. this proves our beloved earth is round😂
Sorry flat earthersss
They are both going to steal each other's assets, "legally". rofl
You telling me I can never visit a McDonalds in Russia?! …Okay.
Just remember Russia doesn't forget
If the money is not your then it is not belonging to you.
Somebody also spooked by the fact, that 288 billions almost equal the 300 billions frozen in the West. As if somebody in Russia had already
anticipated this to happen ? 😳
Russia was already prepared with the consequences way before 2022 and they have lots of bargaining chips prepared
Don't promote war and hatred promote peace.
''We like war, we're a warlike people'' ~ George Carlin
@@user-zy3nv1jy1m you from which land ?
Make love not war.
What is it good for absolutely nothing
Why not
Well, even Steven!
Vladimir Putin's body doubles are like fnaf. There's a guy in there.
When you face the consequences of your actions from both sides tbh.
2 can play that game
She can hardly string two words together
Hahaha...
"Lended bread should be given back!" as we say.
I'll just hear keep up the great work you're going
Countries need to seriously think about deweponising the US dollar.
About time!
So American tax dollars were wasted on Public Law 118-50? H.R. 815
That’s only fair 😂😂😂
Why cant Russia do it. If you can do it Russia can also it
Perfect example of bullying from US and Europe
how can you bully Russia?
@@icu17siberia they are doing it now
@@smileyk4129 TRYING to do it, though unseccessfully
@@user-un3ru6dt3w yes
I pity Cyprus the smallest yet with highest invested, how I wish that 90B was UK's
Stop the war! Peace now!
Bravo Russia❤. Long Live Mr Putin. ❤Victory and Glory to Marvelous Mighty Powerful Russia.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mr Tupin loves you too, plese provide your belly for dwarf's kiss
Give it to us..simple..
Take it , don’t announce it
There's a reason why Russians are chess masters😂
They need to stop treating just needs to be done !
Fair game..
Al Jazeera is total rubbish,so you are saying Russia should not retaliate to western aggression?
Russia has western assets????😂
Seems the tables are turning
The US froze Russian money, so Russia can play the same game 😂😂😂😂
Don't invest Western countries when don't want to loose your money.
The west is the most underhanded.
How on earth is Cyprus investing so much lol? This has to be dirty/laundered money.
So, its an asset swap....deal!
🔥
Не существует никакого преступления, никакой жестокости, никакой мерзости, которую может вообразить человеческий разум, но которую русские не совершили, не совершают и не совершят, если Путину и его преступным сторонникам будет позволено продолжать...
I cannot believe the west hasnt done this already. Its so incredibly pathetic. The west has no spine.
It Backfires them back
Do you think the west seize all Russia assets? 😂😂😂😂
There are more than $500 billion left
Finally
An eye for an eye
1. hollywood 2. disney 3. studio ghibli 4. dreamworks and 5. pixar!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if i were russia i wouldnt announce it ill just suprise the west
What goes around comes around indeed
This is just stupid they already did and no one cares . That lady couldn’t even name any companies