Germany is important as EuropeEconomyOne of the major powers recently took the lead in announcing the confiscation of the assets of a Russian institution, which triggered a dispute between Russia and GermanyEconomyGambling. In the previous conflict between Russia and Ukraine, relations between Russia and Germany were once close, but now Germany's actions have completely changed the situation. Germany's actions have undoubtedly brought a huge shock and disappointment to Russia. As Russia, they originally hoped to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible and gain access to the European market. However, Germany's behavior is obviously breaking the previous tacit understanding and trust between Russia and Europe, which is difficult for Russia to accept. In response to Germany's actions, Russia also announced that it would confiscate the assets of Austrian and German companies in Russia. This action shows the gradual breakdown of the tacit understanding between Russia and Europe, and more importantly, it constitutes a serious breach of trust between the two countries. Germany's confiscation will undoubtedly open up a financial confrontation between Russia and Western countries.
Germany's confiscation of Russian assets, as an important ally of the United States in Europe, is actually part of the United States' tentative and planned actions. The United States has long been actively looking for assets to fill its own fiscal gap, while also trying to find rival countriesEconomy**。Recognizing that frozen Russian assets will not have a practical effect, the United States has decided to achieve the confiscation of Russian assets through countries such as Germany. Germany, as a front station for the United States, helps to further tear relations between Russia and European countries, and also helps to bring European countries together with the United States. Frozen Russian assets can be transferred to Ukraine on the surface, which is consistent with US policy propositions. And these funds will be used for Ukrainian purchasesMilitaryEquipment, including ** equipment from the United States. Through this process, the United States can both continue to support Ukraine in its war and get Ukrainian money flowing into the United States again. Therefore, it can be said that the first half is a large-scale withdrawal of European capital, and the second half is a large-scale division of Russian capital by the United States, and this process will accelerate more and more.
In the face of Germany's actions, Russia, of course, cannot sit idly by. Putin personally signed a decree announcing the direct confiscation of the assets of Austrian and German enterprises in Russia. This counterattack made it clear that since Germany had taken action, Russia would never show weakness, let alone be willing to be in a passive position. This is Russia's warning and deterrence to Germany, trying to force Germany to realize that the desperate confiscation of Russian assets will trigger serious consequences. However, it remains to be seen whether this deterrence will be effective and how influential it will be on Western countries in Europe and the United States.
Germany's move to confiscate Russian assets is only part of a U.S. plan to keep Russian assets flowing to Ukraine and eventually back into U.S. hands. Moreover, this asset shock will only intensify more and more, accelerating the relationship between Russia and the WestEconomyAntagonism. The United States has recognized the need for more funding to support Ukraine, and is no longer in a position to continue to provide more assistance. Therefore, it has become a tactic of the United States to use other countries to provide indirect support for the seizure of Russian assets, and then transfer funds to Ukraine. This will not only help support Ukraine in its war, but also satisfy the United States itselfEconomyDemand. As a result, the shock to Russian assets will continue to intensify.
The situation facing Russia reminds us that we must be vigilant about the actions of Western countries in Europe and the United States, and have a certain bottom-line thinking. Western countries in Europe and the United States do not comply with the so-called private property when dealing with Russian assetsSanctanctThe principle is more based on self-interest. We must remain vigilant and calm and be prepared to respond to similar situations that may occur. After all, we cannot rule out the possibility that other countries will be jealous of the wealth brought about by China's industrial upgrading, and we need to be vigilant against external forces against ChinaEconomyof intervention and sabotage. Therefore, we need to strengthen our own strength, not only to increase investment in scientific and technological innovation and industrial upgrading, but also to strengthen cooperation with other countries to build a closer relationshipInternationalEconomysystem to cope with external pressures and challenges that may occur. At the same time, we should also strengthen our ability to monitor and judge the actions of relevant countries, take timely measures to deal with possible risks, and protect our own interests and asset security.