US informed Europe of its desire to use Russian assets as part of Ukraine settlement — WP

The United States has notified European countries that it would like to use frozen Russian assets as part of a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, The Washington Post newspaper reported, citing sources.

If Russian assets are seized, retaliatory measures to 'surprise' EU — MFA

Moscow’s response will serve as a "surprise" to the European Union should it proceed with seizing Russia’s frozen assets, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned the media.

British will have to return to Russia everything being "generously given away"

Britain's transfer of the first funds to Ukraine, secured from frozen Russian assets, constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, according to Vyacheslav Volodin, the Speaker of the Russian State Duma.

Foreign Tanker Smuggling Oil Seized by Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy’s forces captured a Togo-flagged oil tanker for smuggling petroleum in the Persian Gulf.

Russia to respond to seizure of its assets with very tough measures — Foreign Ministry

Russia will give a very tough response to any seizure of its assets and will treat the West as equivalent to thieves, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on air during a Soloviev Live television broadcast.

EU Okays Confiscation of Cars and Phones From Russian Travelers

The sanctions heaped on Moscow in the wake of the West-orchestrated proxy war against Russia in Ukraine - and now the EU's "moral outrage" has morphed into pure violation of individual freedoms of common Russian citizens.

Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Senior Canadian Embassy Diplomat Over An-124 Confiscation

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had summoned Brian Ebel, the minister-counselor at the embassy of Canada in Moscow, to deliver a demarche in connection with Canada's decision to confiscate Russian AN-124 aircraft .

Russia says 'bandit' intentions behind confiscation of financial assets

The Kremlin on Friday said "bandit" intentions are behind the idea of expropriation of Russian state assets worth billions of dollars, which are frozen in Western countries.

Russia Vows Major Retaliation if West Confiscates its Assets, MFA Warns

The Russian side, in the event that its assets are confiscated by the West, is ready to take major retaliatory steps, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Friday.

Ukraine Confiscates Russian Cargo Ships | Farsnews Agency

Kiev handed over nine vessels belonging to Russia to a Ukrainian company, the country’s authorities announced on Saturday.

Moscow Says Can Confiscate Russian-Based Assets of ‘Hostile’ Countries in Tit-for-Tat Move – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Moscow says it can seize Russian-based assets of those countries the Kremlin deems hostile, reciprocating a proposal by the United States to sell off the assets of Russian oligarchs and pay the proceeds to Ukraine.

Russia willing to settle Ukraine's $3 billion debt out of court

Russia is willing to settle the question of $3 billion in Ukrainian debt out of court, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Monday.

Russia still expects Ukraine to repay debt.

Russia still hopes that Ukraine repays the debt of $3 bln, but after Kiev’s statements, Moscow is ready to use all international legal instruments, Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on Russia’s petition to the London’s High Court for expedited hearing of the Ukrainian debt issue.

Taiwan fishing boat seized by Japan

A Taiwan fishing ship with 10 people on board, including a sick man, was chased and seized by a Japanese vessel near Okinotori Atoll, some 1,700 kilometers south of Tokyo, said sources in Taiwan.

China opposes unilateral sanctions against DPRK

China voiced opposition to the new sanctions imposed by the United States on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday.

Philippines impounds DPRK's cargo ship in response to tough new United Nations

The Philippine government has impounded a cargo ship of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Subic port, northern province of Zambales following a United Nations Security Council resolution against Pyongyang, a senior government official said Saturday.

Denmark passes controversial migrant law

The Danish parliament has passed a package of measures aimed at deferring refugees from seeking asylum.

Argentina to file complaint against NML for Belgium seizure attempt

Argentina: Economy Minister Axel Kicillof confirmed the government will be filing a complaint against vulture funds for seeking to seize the accounts of the Argentine embassy in Belgium, adding hedge funds are the most “despicable and repugnant” of the world financial system.

Argentina denies embassy accounts were confiscated in Belgium

The Economy Ministry of Argentina has released a statement denying that two Argentine embassy accounts were confiscated in Belgium following a request by NML Capital hedge fund.