Russian lawmakers have said Moscow will seek compensation from European countries over damage caused by the war it started in Ukraine.

Alexei Chepa, first deputy chairman of the State Duma’s international affairs committee, told Lenta.ru that European states must pay for their “contribution to the conflict” – initiated by Russia.

“We will demand compensation from Europe, and this issue will be raised constantly. I am absolutely certain that we have enough strength to make Europe do this,” Chepa said.

Chepa also said Russia intended to recover $300 billion in assets frozen by Western countries after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.