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Russia's central bank says it will sue European banks in Russian court over frozen assets

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Posted on December 18, 2025

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· Last updated: December 18, 2025

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Russia's Central Bank to Sue European Banks Over Assets

MOSCOW, ‌Dec ‍18 (Reuters) - ‌Russia's central ⁠bank ‌said on ⁠Thursday that it ​will sue ‌European ⁠banks in a Russian ​court over attempts to ​use ‍frozen ​Russian assets to finance Ukraine.

(Reporting ⁠by Reuters, Writing ​by Felix Light; ‌editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia's central bank will sue European banks.
  • The lawsuit is over frozen Russian assets.
  • Assets are allegedly used to finance Ukraine.
  • The case will be held in a Russian court.
  • This move could escalate financial tensions.

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