#Eu Sanctions

Russian Billionaires Look for Loopholes to Lift EU Sanctions, Bloomberg Reports

Economy 09/25/2026, 20:17

Russian billionaires are studying the legal cases of Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman to lift EU sanctions, drawing concern from Ukraine.

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Brussels in shock: EU regrets lifting sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman after France's 'gift' to Azerbaijan

Politics 09/24/2026, 16:09

In Brussels, the mistake is openly acknowledged after sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman were lifted at France's initiative. Estonia is imposing its own restrictions, while the EU discusses a qualified-majority mechanism.

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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.

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EU Lifts Sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman: Ukraine Prepares National Restrictions and New Packages Against Defense Oligarchs

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:51

The EU excluded Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list against the backdrop of the overall extension of restrictions. Ukraine is preparing national sanctions and new packages against defense oligarchs, coordinating actions with EU member states.

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Estonia Demands Explanations from France After Reversal of Sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:08

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that France must explain its insistence on lifting EU sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman. Paris cited national security, but insiders point to pressure from Azerbaijan.

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EU extends sanctions against Russia for three years, but lifts them for Usmanov and Fridman: what this means in practice

Politics 09/23/2026, 18:52

The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for three years but removed Usmanov and Fridman from the list. Paris linked the decision to "national security," however, the FT points to a deal with Azerbaijan. The billionaires' assets are being unfrozen.

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"Either a very bad situation or just a bad one": Latvia's PM reveals details of the vote on lifting sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman

Politics 09/23/2026, 18:13

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs explained why Riga abstained when voting on the lifting of sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman: the country chose between excluding two individuals and 2,600 others. All three Baltic states introduced national restrictions.

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"Putin won't stop on his own": EU commissioner admits EU fatigue over sanctions and calls for increased pressure on Russia

Politics 09/23/2026, 14:27

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis acknowledged EU "fatigue" over sanctions against Russia and called for overcoming it so as not to allow Moscow to win. The statement came after the lifting of restrictions on Usmanov and Friedman.

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Kyiv calls EU decision to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman 'shameful' and announces alternative pressure tools

Politics 09/23/2026, 12:48

Kyiv called the EU's decision to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman 'shameful.' Vlasyuk stated that Ukraine will prepare alternative restrictions against oligarchs linked to the military-industrial complex.

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Kyiv calls EU decision to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman 'shameful' and demands national-level restrictions

Politics 09/23/2026, 01:43

The EU Committee of Permanent Representatives agreed to remove Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list. Kyiv called the decision 'shameful,' and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urged bloc countries to impose national sanctions on both.

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EU to Extend Sanctions Against Russia for Three Years, but Remove Usmanov and Fridman from the List

Politics 09/23/2026, 00:27

The EU's Committee of Permanent Representatives agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for three years but to remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list. Kyiv is calling for the regime not to be weakened.

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EU fails to agree on lifting sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman: meeting extended, no compromise reached

Politics 09/22/2026, 08:59

The EU failed to reach an agreement on lifting sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman at its September 22 meeting. Slovakia demands excluding both, France proposes a compromise, the majority is against any exceptions. The meeting was extended.

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A 'False Signal to Moscow': Sybiha Calls Lifting Sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman Unacceptable

Politics 09/22/2026, 04:11

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that removing Usmanov and Fridman from the EU sanctions lists would be a false signal to Moscow. Paris and Bratislava are lobbying for the lifting of the restrictions.

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EU does not recognize the 'elections' to the State Duma in occupied territories of Ukraine and prepares sanctions against organizers

Politics 09/21/2026, 19:59

The European Union stated that it does not recognize the 'elections' to the Russian State Duma held in the occupied territories of Ukraine and intends to impose sanctions on the organizers of the voting and on the candidates.

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Finland Unveils €5.9 Million Scheme: Pumps and Motors Shipped to Russia Disguised as Deliveries to Kazakhstan and Turkey

Politics 09/16/2026, 14:44

Finland's customs authority has concluded its investigation into a €5.9 million scheme: two Finnish companies supplied Russia with pumps and motors, declaring them as cargo for Kazakhstan and Turkey. The case will be sent to the prosecutor's office by the end of 2026.

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US Imposes Sanctions on VTB: Russia's Second-Largest Bank Hit Over Ties to Iran

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:49

OFAC of the U.S. Treasury added VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, to its sanctions list for its involvement in circumventing restrictions against Iran. The decision was made against the backdrop of the failure to unanimously extend anti-Russian sanctions in the EU due to a dispute over Usmanov and Fridman.

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EU Fails to Agree on Long-Term Extension of Sanctions Against Russia, Settles for a One-Week Decision

Politics 09/15/2026, 05:33

EU countries failed to reach unanimity on a long-term extension of anti-Russian sanctions and agreed only to a one-week extension of the restrictions until 22 September. Meanwhile, an expansion of the list of sanctioned individuals is being prepared.

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Brussels Deadlock: Two Russian Oligarchs Block EU Sanctions Extension Against Moscow

Politics 09/14/2026, 23:23

EU ambassadors in Brussels failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia: Slovakia demands lifting restrictions on Usmanov and Fridman, while France proposes a compromise on a single name. The regime expires on 15 September.

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