https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-to-lift-sanctions-on-russia-linked-usmanov-and-fridman-diplomats-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-to-lift-sanctions-on-russia-linked-usmanov-and-fridman-diplomats-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-to-lift-sanctions-on-russia-linked-usmanov-and-fridman-diplomats-say#u80838Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:21:35 +0000The 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 mattersFrance had previously requested the delisting of Usmanov, leading to a period of deadlock among EU envoys. This internal split threatened the renewal