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This decision is part of a compromise to extend sanctions against Russia for three years, a significantly longer period than the usual six or 12 months. The agreement will become final if no member state formally objects within hours."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has stated that lifting sanctions on these individuals is unacceptable and would send the wrong message to Moscow. He argued that pressure on Russia should be increased, not eased. Usmanov and Fridman were added to the sanctions list in 2022 due to their alleged ties to the Russian regime and their alleged contribution to the war in Ukraine."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreements on reasons for removal"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Reports indicate that France and Slovakia advocated for Usmanov's removal from the sanctions list. Index.hr reported that France's advocacy followed pressure from Azerbaijan, which had detained French citizens, though a high-ranking Azerbaijani diplomat denied these claims. Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija stated that Paris cited \"national security\" reasons for its request but did not provide public details. Luxembourg requested Fridman's removal, with Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija reporting this was after Fridman initiated a €15 billion lawsuit against the EU over the sanctions."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated reports mention the specific details regarding France's alleged pressure from Azerbaijan or Luxembourg's argument that Fridman's case might be weakened if only Usmanov were removed, as reported by Index.hr and Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija."}],"basedOn":[{"sourceName":"dialogos.com.cy","url":"https://dialogos.com.cy/aparadekti-gia-to-kievo-i-afairesi-roson-oligarchon-apo-lista-kyroseon-ee","headline":"Removal of Russian Oligarchs From EU Sanctions List Unacceptable for Kiev","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-09-21T17:20:53.000Z"},{"sourceName":"e-global.pt","url":"https://e-global.pt/noticias/mundo/europa/ucrania-considera-inaceitavel-levantamento-de-sancoes-contra-oligarcas-russos","headline":"Ukraine Considers \"Unacceptable\" Lifting of Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-09-21T17:05:11.000Z"},{"sourceName":"siol.net","url":"https://siol.net/novice/svet/veliko-presenecenje-darilo-evrope-za-putinova-oligarha-702007","headline":"Big Surprise: Europe's Gift to Putin's Oligarch","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-09-21T16:52:00.000Z"},{"sourceName":"seleo.gr","url":"https://seleo.gr/eidiseis/diethni/aparadekti-i-arsi-ton-kyroseon-se-ros","headline":"Lifting Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs \"Unacceptable\", Says Ukraine","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-09-21T16:50:00.000Z"},{"sourceName":"IndexHR","url":"https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/eu-ukida-sankcije-ruskim-oligarsima-ukrajinci-ljuti-sto-se-promijenilo/2837090.aspx","headline":"Surprising EU Decision on Russian Oligarchs. 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