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EU removes sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman after Latvia abstains

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 6:34 AM UTC · How we work

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EU envoys removed Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from sanctions after Latvia abstained.
The removal lifts asset freezes and travel bans, pending a written procedure.
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha called the move shameful and urged national sanctions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked partners on 12 September not to ease sanctions on the two.

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EU envoys removed Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from sanctions after Latvia abstained.
The removal lifts asset freezes and travel bans, pending a written procedure.
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha called the move shameful and urged national sanctions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked partners on 12 September not to ease sanctions on the two.