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It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK's Lammy
Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Tuesday, hardening Britain's position on how the West should use bonds and other securities frozen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
David Lammy: We should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them
The Foreign Secretary made the remarks in response to a call for emergency legislation to enable frozen assets to be used to assist Ukraine.
Russia has no ‘appetite’ for peace in Ukraine, says David Lammy
The Foreign Secretary cast doubt on Russia’s seriousness about achieving peace in Ukraine, at a meeting of G20 foreign ministers.
UK's Lammy Sees No Russian Appetite for Peace With Ukraine at G20
British Foreign Minister David Lammy walks out of a car to attend the meeting of the G20 foreign ministers, which is hosted by South Africa, under the theme 'Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability' at the NASREC conference center in Johannesburg, South Africa, February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Ukraine's allies should move from freezing assets to seizing them from Russia - Lammy
The UK and its European allies should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, according to the Foreign Secretary. David Lammy made the remarks in response to a call for emergency legislation in Westminster to enable frozen assets to be used to assist Ukraine with its war and rebuilding efforts.
Time to confiscate, not just freeze, Russian assets – UK Foreign Minister
Europe must shift from freezing Russian assets to seizing them. This issue is being discussed, and action needs to be taken quickly, Reuters reports, citing UK Foreign Minister David Lammy. "It's not an issue on which any government can act alone.
David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on Ukraine invasion third anniversary
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U.K. Foreign Secretary Questions Russia’s ‘Appetite’ for Peace at Tense G20 Meet
In his own speech before the foreign ministers meeting, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticized Russia for what he ...
David Lammy humiliated at major summit after Russia minister's brutal snub
The Foreign Secretary was brutally snubbed by his Russian counterpart during a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in South ...
UK to announce new sanctions on Russia
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the sanctions package the largest since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Lammy warns failure to deal with Russia over Ukraine will cost UK billions
David Lammy has warned failure to deal with Russia over Ukraine would cost the UK billions, as the US said Europe would be ...
All bar one: Westminster parties almost fully united behind Ukraine as UK hits Russia with more sanctions
On the same day that Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, appeared at Westminster magistrates' court accused of ...
‘Time to turn the screws’: UK to unveil sweeping sanctions against Russia
This comes as the US has recently bid to sideline Kyiv, Europe from talks with Russia on the war. Read more at ...
UK's Lammy: It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them
Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Tuesday. "It's ...
UK hits Russia with fresh sanctions as part of ‘triple whammy’ to tighten the screws on Putin
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a ‘triple whammy’ of measures to support Kyiv, including the fresh sanctions as well as military ...