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France seeks removal of Russian oligarch Ousmanov from EU sanctions list

France has unexpectedly requested that Russian billionaire Alisher Ousmanov, a close Putin ally, be delisted from EU sanctions, surprising European partners. The move signals a potential rift within the EU over Russia sanctions policy, though the outcome and rationale remain unclear. This could weaken the bloc's unified stance and set a precedent for other member states.

Le Mondeabout 9 hours agoFR, RUCredibility 56%View source

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Mosaic Score9.1

Confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.6

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#sanctions #russia #france #european-union #oligarch

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EU Russia Sanctions Extension Stalled by France and Slovakia Over Oligarch Delisting

The EU's routine extension of Russia sanctions is currently stalled due to demands from France and Slovakia to delist specific Russian oligarchs, primarily Alisher Usmanov. This has resulted in a series of short, interim extensions, indicating internal discord and a potential weakening of the bloc's unified stance. The rationale behind France's request is claimed to be linked to securing the release of French citizens detained in Azerbaijan, though this remains unconfirmed.

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