German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about confiscation of russian assets

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Date

26 Oct 2022


European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Russian assets located in relevant jurisdiction should be not only frozen, but also used for the recovery of Ukraine.

 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also described this task as unprecedented and said that this process is at the initial stage.

 

"We must adhere to the principles of law," he said, following von der Leyen saying that the EU is committed to the principle of the rule of law.

 

Source: Interfax-Ukraine