欧洲冻俄2290亿！俄反手掏出2800亿，谁在合法抄家？

Group 1 - The European Union has announced an indefinite freeze on Russian assets amounting to approximately €229 billion, including around €210 billion from the Russian central bank [3][5] - The EU's decision is framed as a legal and moral stance, intending to use the interest from these frozen assets to provide loans to Ukraine, which they claim has "triple legal safeguards" [3][5] - Russia has prepared a counteraction, claiming €18.2 trillion rubles (approximately $230 billion) in damages and asserting its right to seize European assets in Russia as compensation for the frozen funds [5][6][8] Group 2 - Russia's legal claim targets the European Clearing Bank, which holds about 90% of the frozen Russian sovereign assets, arguing that the bank's compliance with EU sanctions violates its fiduciary duties [6][8] - The total value of European investments and assets in Russia is estimated at €280 billion, exceeding the amount frozen by the EU, posing a risk to European companies operating in Russia [8][10] - The internal EU response has been mixed, with significant concerns from countries like Belgium and Hungary about the potential repercussions of the asset freeze, leading to fears of financial instability [10][11] Group 3 - The German parliament showed limited support for the aggressive asset seizure approach, with only 77 out of 630 members in favor, reflecting widespread apprehension about the economic implications [11][12] - The EU's actions have led to a reassessment of its credibility as a financial center, with investors fearing that political motivations could lead to arbitrary asset freezes [12][14] - The U.S. has taken a more strategic approach, allowing the use of interest from frozen Russian assets to fund loans to Ukraine, while encouraging the EU to take on the direct risks of sanctions [14][15] Group 4 - The situation highlights a potential strategic miscalculation by the EU, where intended economic sanctions may backfire due to Russia's ability to retaliate legally and financially [15][17] - Ongoing EU emergency meetings indicate a struggle to maintain unity and find a resolution, as the implications of Russia's €280 billion counteraction loom large [17]