Talking Business - Season 2024 Episode 8

Should the west confiscate Russian assets to pay Ukraine's bills? More than $300bn of Russian cash is frozen in the west and there are growing calls for it be used to help Kyiv fight the war and deal with the huge repair bill caused by two years of war. Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna tells Aaron Heslehurst it could make supporting Ukraine more palatable for taxpayers around the world, and Eastern Europe Analyst Alexander Kolyandr explains why it's a risky strategy. Plus, to find out how Ukraine is navigating the financial strain of war and how it might rebuild its economy Aaron speaks to Alexander Rodnyansky, economic advisor to President Zelensky.