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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.
Watch: David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion
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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 ...
Lammy: Ukraine on irreversible path to Nato membership
David Lammy has said the UK is committed to “an irreversible pathway” for Ukraine towards Nato membership. Speaking at the ...
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West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy
Both ministers have been in Germany for the security gathering, and Mr Lammy will take part in sessions on Europe’s geopolitical role and a plan for Ukraine on Saturday. The UK will also co-host ...
UK's foreign minister: US and Ukraine should deepen partnership
British Foreign Minister David Lammy said on Saturday he would encourage U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President ...
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 ...
Britain’s David Lammy urges US and Ukraine to deepen their partnership
Britain and Ukraine signed a landmark 100-year partnership agreement in January to deepen security ties. Read more at ...
David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on Ukraine invasion third anniversary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was surrounded by allies on Monday as he marked three years since Russian President ...
David Lammy Said Cutting Foreign Aid Was 'A Big Strategic Mistake' Just 2 Weeks Ago
Foreign secretary David Lammy slammed the idea of cutting international aid just two weeks before his boss Keir Starmer did ...