Orban warns of unpredictable consequences of seizing Russian assets

Seizing Russian assets frozen in the West would lead to unpredictable consequences for the European Union, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned.

According to him, the consequences of this step would be much more serious than they might seem at first glance.

"It appears to be an economic issue, but it is not," Viktor Orban said.

The PM noted that it would be a direct step toward entering the military conflict with Russia.

Orban added that such actions "did not happen even during World War II."

On December 12, the EU Council decided to freeze Russian sovereign assets indefinitely. The European Commission hopes to secure agreement from EU member states at the December 18-19 summit.