Politics● ElevatedSep 22 · Sep 22, 2026, 8:15 PM
EU drops sanctions for Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from dw.com · Germany · Western Europe
The European Union has decided to lift sanctions previously imposed on Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman. This development signals a shift in the EU's policy regarding sanctions against individuals connected to Russia.
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