Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-taste-as-latvia-cautions-against-normalising-russiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. EU Lifts Sanctions on Russian Billionaireshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-taste-as-latvia-cautions-against-normalising-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-taste-as-latvia-cautions-against-normalising-russia#u83838Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:40:30 +0000The European Union faces sharp backlash and anger from Ukraine after removing Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman from its sanctions list. France blocked European Union sanctions in a push to spare oligarch Usmanov, triggering a tense political showdown. The decision has left a bad taste among member states, with Latvia cautioning against normalising relations with Russia. This policy shift regarding Russian billionaires has created significant friction within European diplomatic circles as authorities grapple with enforcement unity.Why it mattersSanctions against Russian billionaires were d