Russia sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-tasteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. EU Backlash Follows Removal of Russian Oligarchs From Sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-tastehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-taste#u85061Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:13 +0000The European Union is facing a heavy backlash after dropping sanctions against Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. Ukraine has expressed open anger over the decision, which followed a push by France to spare Usmanov. The developments have left European officials dealing with a contentious fallout, while the EU top diplomat stresses that ongoing restrictions against Russia must continue amid ongoing attacks.Why it mattersThe removal of high-profile Russian oligarchs from the EU punitive list exposes internal divisions within the bloc regarding enforcement against Moscow. F