U4U calls on EU countries to follow Latvia's example, impose national sanctions on Usmanov, Fridman
The global network of parliamentarians United for Ukraine (U4U) has called on European Union member states to follow Latvia's example and impose national restrictive measures against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, against whom the EU has not extended sanctions.
The pan-European parliamentary alliance United for Ukraine has urged EU nations to emulate Latvia's approach and impose targeted financial penalties on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. Despite EU inaction, the alliance commends Latvia's principled stance and urges other member states to follow Latvia's lead.
Members of U4U argue that removing Usmanov and Fridman from EU sanctions lists raises concerns over the consistency and effectiveness of EU policies. The group asserts that any decision to lift sanctions should be grounded in a rigorous review process, without political influence. Both Usmanov and Fridman remain wholly supportive of the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine and have not called for an end to Russia's war against Ukraine.
The statement, signed by 46 MPs from 17 nations and nine MEPs, stresses that sanction inclusion or removal must strictly adhere to legal criteria and established procedures, not diplomatic concessions.
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