Below are concrete steps you can take — wherever you live — to advance the use of frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's defense, recovery, and compensation.
Europe holds the majority of frozen Russian sovereign assets. Two concrete actions are open to European policymakers and the public.
The Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine — signed by EU + 35 countries in December 2025 — enters into force only after 25 ratifications. Contact your government's foreign ministry or parliamentary representatives.
How to contact your governmentCurrent windfall-profit mechanisms generate approximately €3 billion annually — far short of Ukraine's reconstruction needs. Advocate for moving beyond interest-only approaches to full transfer of principal assets as a lawful countermeasure.
Read the case for actionThe Convention enters into force after 25 ratifications. Each government that ratifies brings the mechanism one step closer to activation.
Two pieces of legislation currently before Congress would advance the repurposing of frozen Russian sovereign assets. Contact your representatives and ask them to co-sponsor these bills.
Mandates the transfer of an estimated $5 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets under U.S. jurisdiction into an interest-bearing account. The President would be encouraged to direct at least $250 million to benefit Ukraine every 90 days.
Mandates the Treasury Secretary to seize covered Russian sovereign assets and deposit them into the Ukraine Support Fund within 90 days of enactment.
Opinion pieces in major publications raise public awareness and create pressure on policymakers. Write about why Russia should be held financially accountable for the damage caused by its war of aggression.
Browse talking pointsRaise awareness among your audience and encourage them to contact their representatives. Talking points and model language are available to help frame the issue accurately.
Talking points & model languagePolicy documents, legal analysis, academic articles, and expert commentary on frozen Russian state assets — organised by jurisdiction and topic.