EU removes Usmanov, Fridman from sanctions list after French, Luxembourg pressure

The EU has delisted Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, following reported pressure from France and Luxembourg. This marks a notable reversal in EU sanctions policy, potentially signaling internal divisions and a shift toward selective enforcement. The move could weaken the bloc's unified stance against Russia and may have implications for future sanctions packages.