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 asked Congress on Friday to authorize $33 billion in military, economic, and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, more than double the $13.6 billion package that Congress approved in early March. RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE: LIVE UPDATESThe Justice Department launched Task Force KleptoCapture to go after Russian oligarchs' wealth in March. Investigators worked with Spanish authorities to seize the 225-foot, $90 million luxury yacht Tango from Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg last month. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week that he is "grateful to the American people" for the continued support with the proposed $33 billion aid package.

Source: Ethiopian News May 02, 2022 02:35 UTC