France’s support for removing Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list sparks ‘huge frustration,’ diplomats tell Euronews
France has backed Slovakia’s proposal to lift sanctions on Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov, unnamed European diplomats told Euronews.
European diplomats have expressed displeasure over France's support for removing Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, Euronews reported. The EU sanctions are set to renew in September, but Slovakia has repeatedly urged the EU to lift the sanctions on Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. France has agreed to support Usmanov's removal from the sanctions list as part of a political compromise.
However, this move is expected to complicate ongoing negotiations with other EU countries. The frustration among EU diplomats is significant, with Euronews sources stating that France's position has caused "huge frustration." Just recently, Roman Abramovich, another Russian businessman, faced his third legal challenge against the sanctions, demanding their removal and compensation for non-material damages from the EU.
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