KSE Institute: Confiscation might push G7 bond yields up by 50bps, costing $95B in extra debt service—but it also cuts €230B in new EU issuance, easing pressure. 9/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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KSE Institute: Immobilization blocks Russia’s reserves, seizure irrelevant
KSE Institute: Immobilization already blocked access. Seizure doesn’t change the reality—Russia can’t touch these reserves. 8/
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Freezing $300B in CBR reserves didn’t shift global allocations
KSE Institute: Freezing >$300B in CBR reserves has not altered global reserve allocations—G7+ currencies still make up 94%. Central banks need scale, liquidity, and hedging tools—none of which alternatives provide. 6/
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Russia shifted from USD to EUR, $300B still trapped under Western control
KSE Institute: From 2014–2022, Russia shifted away from USD but raised EUR exposure by 10%. That left it with $300B still trapped under Western control. 7/
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Trump administration backing away, Europe must act or Ukraine faces underfunded peace
KSE Institute: The Trump administration is backing away. Europe must act, or Ukraine could be forced into an underfunded peace. 5/
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UN confirms seizure of Russian assets
UNGA ruled in 2022 that Russia's war violated international law. The U.S. REPO Act (2024) and Canada's laws now permit full seizure. The legal path is clear.
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G7 frozen $300B Russian sovereign funds idle for over three years
After the Feb 2022 invasion, the G-7 froze around $300B of Russian sovereign funds—mostly in Europe. Legal fears stopped full seizure. KSE Institute: These assets have sat idle for over three years with no shift in global reserves. 2/
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Europe holds $300B frozen Russian assets; time to use them
Europe is holding $300B in frozen Russian assets—almost as much as all aid Ukraine has received since 2022. Wally Adeyemo and David Shimer for Foreign Affairs say: It’s time to use it. 1/
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KI Insights: Ukraine’s defense against intensified Russian offensive
As Ukraine braces for an intensified Russian offensive, KI Insights invites you to an exclusive off-the-record briefing on the latest battlefield dynamics, military challenges, and Kyiv's evolving strategic outlook.
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Mazepa: Ukraine’s European Strategy Exhibition Opens in Kyiv
Mazepa: The Strategy of a European Ukraine. A large-scale exhibition at Kyiv’s Lavra welcomes visitors. All the documents and artifacts gathered for the exhibition confirm that Ukraine has always been an integral part of Europe.