# EU aids terrorism by transferring Russian asset proceeds to Kiev — diplomat

https://mins.news/en/item/27416

- TASS, 2026-08-20 14:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175699

> Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the EU was aiding and abetting terrorism by transferring proceeds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. She said Russia could bring claims against people sponsoring genocide, terrorism or other international crimes allegedly committed by Ukraine, warning that those involved would not escape punishment.

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