Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
The European Union has agreed to remove sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a decision that has sparked significant anger in Ukraine. France and Luxembourg championed the removal, citing national security concerns and legal disputes, while Latvia initially opposed the move before agreeing to a compromise. Ukrainian officials condemned the action as a signal of weakness to Moscow, urging EU members to maintain national-level sanctions against the two individuals.
- ▪France campaigned for the removal of Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list, while Luxembourg sought the removal of Mikhail Fridman due to a lawsuit over frozen assets.
- ▪Latvia initially vetoed the deal but agreed to a compromise that extends sanctions on nearly 3,000 other individuals and entities for three years.
- ▪Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha described the move as unacceptable and a source of humiliation for the EU, urging member states to impose their own national sanctions.
- ▪France's initiative to lift sanctions on Usmanov has been linked to a prospective prisoner release deal with Azerbaijan.
- ▪Latvia secured a commitment from France to begin talks on joining a French nuclear deterrence initiative and to strengthen its military presence in the country.
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- ▪ EU removes oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms — The Guardian — World
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Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions listImage source, ReutersImage caption, Usmanov is described as having particularly close ties to President PutinByRobert GreenallPublished21 minutes agoThe European Union is to remove sanctions on two oligarchs imposed after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to reports, prompting anger in Ukraine.France had campaigned for Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be taken off the list, citing "national security concerns".
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