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Azerbaijan Emerged as a Key Lobbyist for Lifting EU Sanctions on Usmanov: Diplomatic Channels and Interests in Central Asia

Politics 09/23/2026, 20:18

RBK-Ukraine found that Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey lobbied for the lifting of EU sanctions on Usmanov. Kyiv demands national restrictions as an alternative.

Aliyev pardoned French businessman Ryan the day after sanctions on Usmanov were lifted

Politics 09/23/2026, 17:17

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned French businessman Martin Ryan, who had been sentenced to 10 years for espionage. The release took place the day after Usmanov was removed from the EU sanctions list.