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EU removes Usmanov and Fridman from sanctions list

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The EU agreed to remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list. It also extended restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine for three years. The decision required approval from all 27 EU member states.

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What changed

  1. 21 Sept, 14:05EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say · Global Banking & Finance Review
  2. 22 Sept, 14:41EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman · Global Banking & Finance Review
  3. 22 Sept, 15:38EU to lift sanctions on two Russian oligarchs · Financial Times
  4. 23 Sept, 08:26Europe lifts sanctions against two Russians · France 24
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  1. Yesterday
  2. Latest23 Sept, 08:26

    Europe lifts sanctions against two Russians

    The EU has agreed to remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine for another three years. The decision came after difficult negotiations, as EU sanctions require unanimous approval from all 27 member states. Caroline Baum reports.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24
  3. 22 September
  4. Follow-up22 Sept, 15:38

    EU to lift sanctions on two Russian oligarchs

    Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov removed from bloc’s list under deal to extend curbs for three years

    Financial TimesFinancial Times
  5. Follow-up22 Sept, 14:41

    EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review
  6. 21 September
  7. First seen21 Sept, 14:05

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

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review