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Russia Vows to Pursue Any Country Who Seizes Their Property
Russia has issued a strong warning to Western leaders.
Former president Dmitry Medvedev said Moscow will chase any nation that takes its assets.
He made the threat in a message on his Telegram channel.
Medvedev is now the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council.
Medvedev Warns of Century-Long Pursuit
Medvedev said Russia will hunt down every country that tries to seize its frozen property.
He called some officials in Brussels “European degenerates.”
He warned the pursuit will last “until the end of the century.”
The former president promised action in “all possible international and national courts.”
He added that Moscow will also act “out of court” if needed.
He gave no details of what that could mean.
Frozen Russian Funds After the Ukraine Invasion
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the West moved fast.
The European Union, the United States and their G7 allies froze Russian state assets.
This included the huge reserves of the Russian Central Bank.
It also hit many Russian companies and oligarchs.
The EU now holds about €200 billion of Russian central bank money.
The United States and the United Kingdom hold smaller amounts.
The freeze aimed to limit Moscow’s war chest and put pressure on the Kremlin.
By 2024 and 2025, Western leaders began to discuss how to use profits from these frozen assets.
Some plans would channel the interest earned to help Ukraine rebuild.
Others even talk of using part of the capital to support Kyiv’s defence.
Medvedev Calls Seizure “Theft by the West”
Medvedev said any attempt to take Russian property is simple theft.
He wrote: “Any seizure of Russian assets amounts to theft by the West.”
He warned that such actions will destroy trust in Western finance.
He said it will damage confidence in U.S. and European bonds and currencies.
He believes investors will fear political risk in Western markets.
They may start moving their money away from the United States and Europe.
For Medvedev, this is proof the West would hurt its own reputation.
Western Leaders Disagree
The European Union and the G7 reject the idea that their plans are theft.
They argue they are not taking Russia’s money itself.
Instead, they want to use the profits or interest earned on the frozen assets.
They claim this is legal under international law.
EU officials say they will design the measures to stay within the law.
The United States has also explored similar steps.
Supporters of the plan say it is a way to make Russia pay for the war without breaking rules.
Legal Experts Divided
The debate has divided legal scholars.
Some experts believe that using interest gains is allowed if Russia is found guilty of aggression.
Others warn that full confiscation of central bank reserves would be a legal grey zone.
They caution that such moves could set a dangerous precedent.
If nations begin to seize the state assets of rivals, it could shake confidence in the global financial system.
Foreign investors might fear that their reserves could be targeted in future conflicts.
This could lead to a flight of capital from Western banks.
Russia’s Next Steps
Medvedev promised to fight in every court available.
Russia may bring cases before the International Court of Justice.
It can also challenge actions in national courts where the funds are held.
But Russia faces many legal hurdles.
Several Western nations have already passed special laws to protect their decisions.
These laws could block Russia from getting its assets back, even if it wins a court case.
Moscow may also strike back with retaliatory seizures.
It could target foreign-owned property inside Russia.
The Kremlin has already placed temporary control on some Western company assets.
Global Economic Risks
The frozen Russian reserves are massive.
If Western countries move from freezing to seizing, the world will take notice.
Other nations that keep their sovereign wealth in U.S. or European banks may rethink their plans.
Analysts warn that China, Saudi Arabia and other major reserve holders could move more money to Asia or the Middle East.
This could weaken the role of the U.S. dollar and the euro as safe global currencies.
That is the very fear Medvedev hopes to spread.
Rising Political Tension
Medvedev’s comments raise the political heat between Moscow and the West.
Since the invasion of Ukraine, he has become known for his sharp language.
He often uses threats and strong words like “degenerates” when speaking of Western leaders.
His new warning shows Russia views the asset issue as a red line.
The Kremlin has not yet given specific counter-measures, but Medvedev’s post shows how serious the issue has become.
Ukraine’s Interest
For Ukraine, the debate is vital.
The cost of rebuilding Ukraine is already in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
Western aid budgets are stretched thin.
Using Russian assets would mean that the aggressor pays for the damage.
Kyiv supports the EU and G7 proposals.
Ukrainian leaders say Russia must be held financially responsible for its war.
They view the frozen reserves as the fairest source of money.
What Lies Ahead
Talks among EU and G7 leaders will continue through late 2025.
They must decide whether to use only the interest or risk taking the capital itself.
Legal and political battles are certain.
Medvedev’s threat to “pursue until the end of the century” aims to scare off those plans.
Whether that threat works is not clear.
But his words have already caused global concern.
DocuNews Central View
This clash shows that modern wars are fought on many fronts.
Sanctions, asset freezes and possible seizures, are now key weapons.
The outcome will shape global finance and politics for years.
For now, Russia’s message is clear.
If the West seizes its property, Moscow will fight—
in court, out of court, and for generations to come.
Reported by DocuNews Central – delivering clear facts in simple words.
