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world18 days ago•2 min saved

EU edges toward delisting Usmanov in exchange for Azerbaijan prisoner release and 3-year sanctions renewal

EU diplomats are pushing toward a compromise to remove Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list in exchange for Azerbaijan freeing two French nationals and a 36‑month renewal of the sanctions regime, a deal that would require unanimous support and has drawn concern from several member states and Ukraine; no agreement has yet been reached as talks continue in Brussels.

via Euronews.com|

#azerbaijan-prisoner-swap #delisting #eu-sanctions

world18 days ago•3 min saved

EU sanctions at risk as France and Slovakia press to delist Putin-linked oligarchs

EU ambassadors wrestle with a French-Slovak bid to delist two Putin-linked oligarchs, threatening to derail a 12-month renewal of 3,000 sanctions on Russia’s war; a proposal to roll over for 36 months in exchange for delisting is under discussion, but Ukraine and other diplomats warn that signaling impunity could embolden Moscow, with a final vote looming before the Sept. 22 deadline.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#delisting #eu-sanctions #fridman

world25 days ago•2 min saved

EU sanctions renewal stalls as Slovakia blocks delistings ahead of expiry

EU ambassadors failed to clinch a unanimous deal to extend Russia-related sanctions before they expire, as Slovakia pushes to remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list. France reportedly favors delisting Usmanov, but most capitals oppose any delisting while Russia continues missile strikes in Ukraine. The talks also hinge on whether to renew the regime for six or twelve months, with Slovakia resistant to a year-long extension.

via politico.eu|

#eu-russia #fridman #note-only-five-allowed