New York (RichTVX.com) — It is common knowledge that a large number of Russian oligarchs have sought refuge in Dubai. Just imagine that you are one of them – with an official wealth estimated at $20 billion, while secretly holding an additional $10 billion in Swiss bank accounts. You are living in a lavish villa in Dubai, paying a staggering $80,000 per day, when you turn on the TV and hear Bill Browder proclaiming, “Russian oligarchs should not only have their assets seized by the West – they should liquidated and used to rebuild Ukraine after Vladimir Putin’s invasion.” If you find yourself feeling alone and vulnerable in the ruthless world of international politics, fear not! Why not pick up the phone and call your dear Kremlin daddy for help? After all, there’s nothing quite like a reassuring chat with your parents, regardless of how many billions you may have stashed away in secret accounts. While this may not be an entirely accurate account of events, the story goes that Daddy and his Siloviki associates have assembled a team of lawyers to assist them in their time of need. Their primary objective is to dismantle the prevailing anti-Russian narrative at any cost, and to do so as quickly as possible. This is why you can find articles written by top lawyers in Western media seeking to challenge and reshape the current narrative in favor of their clients. For instance, some articles argue that “The proposal to confiscate Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine must be analyzed with respect to the rule of law. The EU’s fundamental values are the rule of law and human rights, granted to every person, irrespective of their origin. Therefore, any measures taken must be proportionate and not undermine the stability of the international legal order and trade relations in the long run.” Oh really? Well, Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine must not go unpunished. Confiscating Russian assets is a justifiable measure to hold Russia accountable and provide aid to Ukraine. The reconstruction of Ukraine is expected to cost more than a trillion dollars, and the use of frozen Russian assets could be a crucial resource in rebuilding the country. The EU has the power to exercise its competence to tackle organized crime and generate funds for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Third-party confiscation, as provided for in the proposed directive, is necessary to ensure that those who benefited from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine do not escape punishment. While the EU’s fundamental values are the rule of law and human rights, any measures taken must comply with these values. However, the EU must prioritize the needs of Ukraine and ensure that Russia is held accountable for its actions.