EU fails to agree on removing Russian oligarchs from sanctions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:52

EU countries failed to reach a deal on removing Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from sanctions.

The EU remained deadlocked on Monday over a proposal to remove two Russian oligarchs from its sanctions list. The move was part of a compromise to extend broader sanctions on nearly 3,000 people and companies accused of supporting Russia's war on Ukraine. Diplomats are set to resume talks on Tuesday.

How it is being reported

• EU fails to reach deal to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchsFrance 24 · 22 Sept, 11:38
• EU deadlocked on changes to Russia sanctions ahead of key Ukraine, Greenland talks - Europe liveThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 10:15
• EU fails to agree on lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchsFrance 24 · 22 Sept, 03:18

In this story: Alisher Usmanov · Mikhail Fridman · European Union · Latvia · Vladimir Putin

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