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EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request
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· September 22, 2026
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Key points The EU's decision to renew sanctions on Russia while making adjustments to the list reflects ongoing efforts to navigate the complex situation. The EU has renewed sanctions on Russia, with some adjustments to the list.
The EU has renewed sanctions on Russia, with some adjustments to the list. Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, two high-profile businessmen, have been removed from the sanctions list. This decision was made at France's request, as part of a prisoner release agreement with Azerbaijan.
Further details about the sanctions and the prisoner release are available from the source. The removal of Usmanov and Fridman from the list is a notable development in the EU's sanctions on Russia.
The EU's decision to renew sanctions on Russia while making adjustments to the list reflects ongoing efforts to navigate the complex situation. For more information, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: business Published: September 22, 2026 Source: Euronews Reading time: 1 min
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