The United States should seize and sell the yachts, mansions, and other assets of Russian oligarchs, then send the proceeds to Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Sunday.
"President Biden rightly said today that this step is not cheap," Zelenskyy said.
"But the negative consequences for the whole world from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and against democracy are so massive that by comparison the U.S. support is necessary."The provisions that Schumer said he will add to the aid package will also streamline the forfeiture process and make it a federal crime to possess proceeds gained through"corrupt dealings with the Russian government." and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
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