Russian Opposition Condemns EU Decision to Lift Usmanov Sanctions Without Freeing Political Prisoners
Russian opposition figures criticized France for securing the removal of Kremlin-linked billionaire Alisher Usmanov from EU sanctions in connection with the release of a French prisoner in Azerbaijan. They warned that the decision weakened Europe’s sanctions policy and failed to secure the release of Russian political prisoners. The deal also drew criticism in Azerbaijan.
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