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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has made a bold proposition urging the United States and its allies to redirect $300 billion of frozen Russian central bank funds to aid Ukraine. This move is seen as a potential significant heightening of the economic conflict against Russia. During a meeting in Brazil with finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations, Yellen highlighted the importance and urgency of utilizing these immobilized assets to bolster Ukraine’s ability to continue its resistance and fund its long-term reconstruction efforts. She underlined this initiative as crucial in the face of Russia’s threat to global stability.
Yellen’s call for reallocating the Russian funds to Ukraine is grounded in what she describes as a strong international legal, economic, and moral case. The United States holds about $67 billion of the total amount, with the majority being held in European banks. This proposed financial maneuver has stirred debate within the European Union and concerns about accelerating global de-dollarization. However, Yellen downplayed such risks, asserting the unlikely impact on the dollar or allied currencies given the lack of realistic alternatives. The Biden administration backs the plan, emphasizing the need for congressional approval to utilize the Russian funds for Ukraine, reflecting bipartisan support for the proposed legislation.
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