Sanktionsliste: Fortsetzung der EU-Russland-Sanktionen stehen auf der Kippe
Sanktionen der EU gegen Russland müssen einstimmig verlängert werden. Bei den Mitgliedstaaten gibt es Uneinigkeit über Sanktionen gegen zwei milliardenschwere Oligarchen.
Brussels - As EU sanctions against approximately 3000 individuals and companies linked to Russia come to an end, the planned extension of the basic plan is currently in jeopardy. The proposed removal of two prominent figures on the list, Alyosha Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, faces resistance from Latvia and other nations. EU diplomats appear to be searching for a solution on Tuesday, so that the turn schedule expiration of the sanction package can be extended at least substantially.
The Russian-Bukharian billionaire Usmanov and the Russian billionaire Fridman have long opposed sanctions imposed by the EU due to Russia's war against Ukraine. These sanctions are time-limited and typically renewed in turn, requiring unanimity of the 27 EU member states. Usmanov's wealth is estimated at $16.6 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index, while Fridman's is valued at $10 billion.
Surprisingly and to the indignation of several EU countries and Ukraine, France, along with Slovakia, recently pushed for the lifting of sanctions against Usmanov. Diplomats claim this move was made under pressure from Azerbaijan, which has detained at least two French nationals. The French Foreign Ministry stated that the position on Usmanov is a matter of national security and is requested by partners.
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