The freezing of Russian state assets and the continued evolution of sanctions regimes is one of the most strategic and discussed responses of the West to Ukraine’s aggression. With over 300 billion dollars belonging to the Russian Central Bank blocked in Europe, North America and allied countries, the debate is no longer whether to act, but how to transform this financial instrument into an effective geopolitical lever.
This meeting is intended to elaborate on the legal, economic and political implications related to the management and possible use of frozen assets. What are the legal bases for devoting these funds to the reconstruction of Ukraine or to military support? What risks are faced in terms of international precedents, global financial stability and possible retaliation? And to what extent do these actions fit into the broader framework of economic sanctions aimed at targeting the Russian war economy?
In parallel, the EU, the US and the G7 are defining new waves of sanctions, increasingly targeted at strategic sectors, individuals and circumvention networks. As these measures extend and become more sophisticated, it becomes crucial to ensure their coherence, application and real impact.
The panel will see the confrontation between jurists, economists, diplomats and policy makers, with the aim of analyzing the emerging tools of economic warfare, the role of the global financial system as a space of conflict, and the long-term repercussions on the international order, between redefinition of sovereignty, security and state responsibility.
