EU Removes 2 Russian Oligarchs From Sanctions List

The decision drew criticism from some officials who encouraged nations to declare new sanctions against the men.

EU Removes 2 Russian Oligarchs From Sanctions List

TL;DR

  • EU ambassadors removed three individuals and one company from Russia sanctions.
  • The removed individuals included prominent businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
  • The decision was made at the request of France and Luxembourg.
  • This was in exchange for a 36-month extension of the sanctions.