Russia opens criminal case over U.S. seizure of Malofeyev funds sent to Ukraine

Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case over the U.S. transfer of $5.4 million seized from Konstantin Malofeyev to support Ukrainian veterans. This escalates the legal confrontation between Washington and Moscow over asset seizures, with Malofeyev filing the complaint. The move signals continued Russian retaliation against U.S. sanctions enforcement.