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Biden plans to use billions in seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine aid

Biden’s plan to use billions in seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine aid resonates deeply with me. It feels like a turning point in the way international conflicts—and the consequences of aggressive actions like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—are being addressed. For too long, powerful nations have redirected the costs of war onto their citizens, while aggressors continue their actions without much repercussion. Now, using these assets for aid not only provides resources to those suffering but also sends a clear message: if you choose aggression, there will be consequences.

I appreciate the legality surrounding the situation, particularly that the money in question is the interest generated by the seized assets of Russian oligarchs.… Continue reading