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.
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.