British lawmakers called for the return of Russian assets to Ukraine.

The UK must transfer frozen assets to Ukraine to hold Russia accountable

Ukraine should receive all frozen Russian assets from the UK to send a clear message to Moscow that the aggressor must and will pay for its crimes. This is stated in a letter signed by British parliamentarians, published by The Times.

The authors of the letter believe that previous loans and emergency funding are not sufficient. Only the transfer of Russian assets can ensure that Russia is held accountable for its crimes.

Lawmakers urge the UK government to find a legal way to transfer 300 billion dollars in frozen reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to Ukraine. They believe that transferring at least 25.5 billion pounds, which are held in accounts in the UK, would send a 'clear signal' of strategic determination and help prevent future conflicts.

The letter was also signed by ten British lawmakers and eight high-ranking officials from allied countries, including Germany, Poland, the Baltics, and Finland.

The UK holds the largest amount of frozen Russian reserves outside the EU.