Russia's action is not only a warning to the West, but also a safeguard of the international order. Today we are going to talk about a somewhat exciting news, that is, Russia has attacked Germany and directly confiscated $1 billion in assets, which is not only a tough response to the West, but also a demonstration of Russia's determination and strength on the international stage. First, let's review the background.
The United States and the European Union have previously announced that they are ready to confiscate hundreds of billions of dollars of assets frozen by the Central Bank of Russia on their borders, so does it sound overbearing to claim that they want to use this assets to support Ukraine's post-war reconstruction? Lawyers in Western countries also claim that this is reasonable and legitimate, but that Russia is not a vegetarian either, and they have responded to this coercive behavior with actions. An arbitration court in Russia seized more than $1 billion in assets of a German company as compensation for its ruling.
Then the cause of this incident was this German uprising, because of the EU sanctions against Russia, which stopped work on the construction of a gas processing plant in the Kaliningrad region. Then this move by Russia is undoubtedly telling Western countries that if you dare to touch our assets, we will be able to move yours. This is not only a dispute between the companies of the two countries, but also an international game.
Russia's move is undoubtedly sending a strong signal to the West, that is, if you dare to confiscate our assets, we will be able to confiscate yours. And this is a warning not only to Germany, but to all Western countries. And the United States? This big guy who has been manipulating behind his back is now hesitating. The White House spokesman said that Washington has encountered difficulties on the issue of confiscating Russian assets and has not yet made a final decision.
Does this statement mean that the United States has begun to admit cowardice in this asset confiscation war? The United States and Western countries have been using Russian assets to support Ukraine, but they also know that this is a doomed deal, and if they do move Russian assets, it may end up benefiting Ukrainian politicians, who themselves will have to pay for it.
In this multipolar world, no country can infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of other countries at will, and Russia's tough response shows us the dignity and strength that a great power should have. Well, that's all for today's discussion, so what do you all think about this Russian action?