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EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say

The European Union reached a compromise deal on Tuesday to prolong sanctions against Russia while removing oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its blacklist. Diplomats indicate the move was necessary to prevent existing sanctions against Russia from lapsing entirely. The decision has sparked anger in Kyiv, where officials argue the bloc should increase pressure on Moscow rather than delisting Russia-linked individuals.

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  • ✓ The EU will lift sanctions on Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
  • ✓ EU countries agreed to a compromise deal on Tuesday to prolong sanctions on Russia.
  • ✓ Kyiv expressed anger over the removal of the two oligarchs from the blacklist.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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EU countries agreed to a compromise deal on Tuesday to lift sanctions on two oligarchs to ensure the wider sanctions regime remains active.

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  1. EU to remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from sanctions list

    The European Union reached a compromise deal on Tuesday to prolong sanctions against Russia while removing oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its blacklist. Diplomats indicate the move was necessary to prevent existing sanctions against Russia from lapsing entirely. The decision has sparked anger in Kyiv, where officials argue the bloc should increase pressure on Moscow rather than delisting Russia-linked individuals.

    Why it matters

    France had previously requested the delisting of Usmanov, leading to a period of deadlock among EU envoys. This internal split threatened the renewal of broader sanctions packages.

    What is confirmed

    • The EU will lift sanctions on Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
    • EU countries agreed to a compromise deal on Tuesday to prolong sanctions on Russia.
    • Kyiv expressed anger over the removal of the two oligarchs from the blacklist.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The agreement to remove the oligarchs is described as a shameful compromise.

    What to watch next

    • Official publication of the updated EU sanctions list
    • Further reactions or diplomatic protests from the Ukrainian government
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. France 24 — Live: Russia says it hit Ukrainian cargo vessels, Izmail port and logistics centre
    2. Euronews.com — EU nears deal to break impasse over French request to delist Usmanov
    3. politico.eu — EU deadlocked over France’s bid to take Russian tycoon off sanctions list
    4. Kyiv Post — Putin Sanctions Hang in Balance as EU Envoys Split
    5. Reuters — EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
    6. www.straitstimes.com — EU agrees to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs in ‘shameful’ compromise deal
    7. www.france24.com — EU resumes talks on lifting sanctions on two Russian oligarchs as deadline looms
    8. www.abc.net.au — EU to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, prompting anger in Kyiv
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