Feasibility and legality of seizing Russian assets

Seizing Russian assets stored in Western banks has been a topic of chatter and discussion due to the ongoing conflicts with Ukraine. The center of gravity in the war is the economic viability of Ukraine, and Russia aims to wreck Ukraine's economy if they can't control it. Russia left around $300 billion in frozen assets in Western banks, which could be used to compensate victims of their aggression, primarily Ukraine. Under international law, states can take countermeasures to compensate for aggression, and this would not be a violation of normal obligations. Seizing these assets can help finance Ukraine's recovery and further its integration into the European Union, countering Russian aggression.