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EU to Remove Sanctions on Two Russian Oligarchs, Sparking Outrage in Ukraine

The European Union is set to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a move that has provoked strong reactions from Ukrainian officials. France and Luxembourg advocated for the removals, while Latvia initially opposed but later agreed to a compromise extending sanctions on other individuals. Ukrainian officials argue that this decision undermines EU unity and sends a negative message to Russia.

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The European Union is set to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a move that has provoked strong reactions from Ukrainian officials. France and Luxembourg advocated for the removals, while Latvia initially opposed but later agreed to a compromise extending sanctions on other individuals. Ukrainian officials argue that this decision undermines EU unity and sends a negative message to Russia.

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Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list

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EU to Remove Sanctions on Two Russian Oligarchs, Sparking Outrage in Ukraine