INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia suggested Sunday that it could seize the Russian-based assets of countries it deems hostile in retaliation for a United States
proposal to sell off Russian oligarchs' assets and pay the proceeds to Ukraine."As far as companies based in Russian territory are concerned
whose owners are citizens of hostile countries and where the decision has been taken" to seize Russian assets, "it is fair to take
theft."Volodin said that "today, Russian businessmen are buying foreign companies operating in Russia, and purchasing the shares of partners
who want to quit our market."He urged "hostile" countries to "act in a civilized manner and respect international law."Volodin's remarks
came after United States President Joe Biden announced a proposal to ratchet up economic pressure on Russia, with enhanced seizure and
forfeiture procedures allowing oligarchs' seized assets to be "sold off" to "remedy the harm Russia caused and to help build Ukraine.""A
dangerous precedent has been set, which could boomerang back on the United States itself," Volodin said."This decision won't affect our
