The UK and its European allies should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, according to the Foreign Secretary.David Lammy made the remarks in response to a call for emergency legislation in Westminster to enable frozen assets to be used to assist Ukraine with its war and rebuilding efforts.The Cabinet minister also said Russian President Vladimir Putin "should pay in terms of his accountability" for his country's actions in Ukraine.

The UK and its European allies should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, according to the Foreign Secretary.David Lammy made the remarks in response to a call for emergency legislation in Westminster to enable frozen assets to be used to assist Ukraine with its war and rebuilding efforts.The Cabinet minister also said Russian President Vladimir Putin "should pay in terms of his accountability" for his country's actions in Ukraine.