European Commission takes note of Usmanov, Fridman exclusion from sanctions list, declines comment on reasons
The European Commission has taken note of the decision by European Union member states to remove Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list, but will not comment on the substance of the decision.
Ukraine's Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, has expressed puzzlement over the European Union's decision not to extend sanctions against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. According to Vlasiuk, the EU's decision lacks any justification, as the circumstances have not changed and Russia's continued involvement in the war and ties to the Kremlin remain unchanged.
Vlasiuk emphasized that this decision comes amid increased sanctions pressure from the United States and the passage of a sanctions bill by Senator Lindsey Graham. He stressed that Russia's efforts to divide the EU should not weaken Ukraine's joint sanctions policy. Vlasiuk also stated that Ukraine will propose new sanction solutions, particularly targeting Russian oligarchs linked to the military-industrial complex.
He stressed the importance of increasing sanctions pressure on Russia and welcomed the EU's decision to extend sanctions against those undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence for an additional 36 months.
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