—”Total Western Assets Seized by the Russians (in return): About $150B, based on latest estimates.”
The assets seized are in hard currency.
And what is the value of the aircraft Purin glomed be after a year of neglected maintenance?
Russia is now attempting to manufacture its own aircraft tires and brake linings.
BOB how about a nice flight on Aeroflot, very cheap if you pay in hard currency. Have some fun in your life.
Tour the old USSR in an armored car...
Nobody counts non-monetary assets of course. It is the money invested in Russian stocks and bonds their holders will get back one day, with significant bonuses because the dividend olicies of Russian companies are much more generous than that you are used to.