Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
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Latvia blocks deal to remove Usmanov from EU sanctions list
The French push to remove Uzbek-Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list was stopped by Latvia at the last minute.
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EU fails to agree on lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs
EU countries failed Monday to reach a final deal that would remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc's sanctions list, with diplomats set to resume talks Tuesday.
Removing Usmanov from sanctions list risks making EU look weak - Lithuanian finance minister
Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash.
Euronews21 Sept
EU countries move toward Russia sanctions deal
The deal will likely only go ahead if businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman are removed from the sanctions list.
EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review21 Sept
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EU deadlocked over France’s bid to take Russian tycoon off sanctions list
Paris wants Alisher Usmanov removed from the bloc’s blacklist. Other capitals aren’t convinced.
EU nears deal to break impasse over French request to remove Usmanov from sanctions
EU sanctions on Russia are at risk of expiring as France pushes to remove Uzbek-Russian Usmanov from the blacklist in a deal that could secure the release and pardon of two French nationals in Azerbaijan.
Euronews21 Sept
France stalls EU Russia sanctions renewal over oligarch de-listing
European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. At issue is whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. France has joined Slovakia in a call to remove him, citing national security concerns, EU diplomats said. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.
EU demands answers as France pushes for billionaire’s Russia sanctions release
Paris has joined Slovakia in calling for Alisher Usmanov to be removed from the bloc's blacklist.
EU extends Russia sanctions amid dispute over delisting Usmanov
The EU's internal discord over sanctions highlights challenges in maintaining a unified stance, potentially weakening its geopolitical influence.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept
France pushes to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov
The EU's internal divisions over sanctions could weaken its collective stance, setting a precedent for negotiable individual designations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept
EU extends Russia sanctions for one week only, after France insists on delisting Usmanov
Paris could be bartering with Baku to free a French businessman jailed for spying, in return for dropping EU sanctions against a Russian oligarch with friends in high places.
EXCLUSIVE: France joins Slovakia in asking to delist Russian oligarch Usmanov
France joins Slovakia in demanding delisting of Russian oligarch Usmanov ahead of sanctions deadline in sensitive talks held among EU ambassadors.
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