EU removes oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms
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The European Union has removed Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions blacklist as an upcoming deadline looms. The decision to delist the two oligarchs was described by Ireland's EU presidency as a "difficult compromise" for the bloc, even as broader restrictions were extended to nearly 3,000 other individuals and companies.
The move has drawn criticism from Kyiv, which has argued that the European Union should be increasing pressure on Moscow rather than rolling back measures against key figures.
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ABC News (AU) (AU)Focuses heavily on Kyiv's criticism and push for stricter pressure.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes the policy compromise and the extension of broader restrictions.
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