; and (3) the facts set forth in subsection (b) justify the authorization provided by this Act to confiscate and repurpose assets of the Government of the Russian Federation. (b) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Government of the Russian Federation is committing acts of international aggression that directly or indirectly threaten the national security of the United States and other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (2) The Government of the Russian Federation is actively conducting activities that undermine the peace, security, political stability, and territorial integrity of the United States or allies or partners of the United States. (3) The Government of the Russian Federation is pursuing deceptive or structured transactions or dealings to circumvent sanctions imposed by the United States, including through the use of digital currencies or assets or the use of physical assets. (4) The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of the President of the Russian Federation. (5) The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution demanding for the cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation against the sovereign state of Ukraine. (6) President Joseph R. Biden has declared a national emergency and issued not less than 4 Executive orders to deter aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation. (c) Authorization of confiscation (1) In general The President may confiscate, through instructions or licenses or in such other manner as the President determines appropriate, funds of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation that are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and are blocked pursuant to a covered Executive order. (2) Vesting All right, title, and interest in funds confiscated under paragraph (1) shall vest in the Government of the United States. (3) Deposits The President shall deposit funds confiscated under paragraph (1) into the fund established under section 3. 3. International Response Fund (a) Establishment