Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on releasing frozen Russian assets, highlighting the need for a settlement and discussing the impact on American companies. European leaders consider using frozen assets as leverage in negotiations with Russia.
Key Points
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on releasing frozen Russian assets
European leaders considering using frozen assets as leverage in negotiations with Russia
Discussion on rebuilding Ukraine using Russian frozen cash reserves
Pros
Discussion on releasing frozen Russian assets could lead to potential settlement
Highlighting the impact of frozen assets on American companies
Cons
Risk of panic in international financial system if European leaders seize Russian assets
Potential retaliation by Russia if assets are seized