Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Europe2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported44m ago
The European Union has removed Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, following exemptions pushed by France and Luxembourg. Both individuals reportedly maintain close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Kyiv, which labeled the move "shameful and unjustifiable." Ukrainian officials stated that the removal of these sanctions sends the wrong signals to Moscow.
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DW (Deutsche Welle)Highlights the diplomatic friction by naming France and Luxembourg as responsible.
BBC WorldFocuses on the geopolitical fallout and the dangerous signal sent to Moscow.