EU split over lifting sanctions on Usmanov, Fridman in exchange for keeping broader Russia measures

EU member states are negotiating a deal to lift sanctions on oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman while preserving the broader sanctions regime against Russia. The outcome is uncertain, with internal tensions over precedent and enforcement. This matters because it tests EU unity on Russia sanctions and could signal a softening stance toward high-profile Russian business figures.