'Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets'

https://www.politico.eu/article/londongrad-forever-uk-never-seize-russia-assets-ukraine-war-sanctions/

'Plenty of bold words have been bandied about since #Russia launched its illegal invasion of #Ukraine in February 2022. In Britain’s capital — nicknamed “#Londongrad” for its reputation as a playground for Russian oligarchs — Cabinet Minister Michael Gove called for the mansions of Russian magnates to be seized to house Ukrainian refugees.'

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Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets

Pledges to take Russian money to help Ukraine face a litany of legal and tactical quandaries.

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