Developed nations of the G7 are planning to keep Russian assets frozen even after the war with Ukraine ends. These assets will only be returned once reparations are paid to Kyiv, citing Nikkei Asia. According to multiple G7 sources,

G7 leaders will issue a joint statement in October saying that "Russia's sovereign assets will remain immobilized until Russia ends its aggression and pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine," according to the draft prepared by this year's chair,

The British government is tapping Russia's frozen assets for a loan to Ukraine, with the intention of helping Kyiv secure more military and fund reconstruction costs. The loan, which amounts to £2.3 billion,