Finland canceled a preliminary measure to freeze Russian assets after the Russian Foreign Ministry sent a corresponding note to the Finnish Foreign Ministry.

“The temporary measure against the Russian Center for Science and Culture has been canceled today. Based on the investigations carried out, there are currently no grounds for confiscation,” said Aki Virtanen, head of the bailiffs’ special execution department, Yle reports..

Previously, temporary measures were taken to 7 apartments in the vicinity of Helsinki and at the request of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, since the property is related to organizations included in the EU sanctions list against Russia.

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Law enforcement agencies also imposed a temporary arrest on the site and building of the Russian Center for Science and Culture, located on Nordensheldinkatu Street in Helsinki..

Earlier it was reported that Finland, within the framework of sanctions against the Russian Federation for the invasion of Ukraine, froze € 187 million. euro of Russian assets.