Event Brief
France blocks EU Russia sanctions renewal over Usmanov
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Summary: EU envoys agreed to delay the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by seven days to September 22 after failing to reach a deal on a six-month renewal. The dispute centers on whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov, with France joining Slovakia in calling for his removal on national security grounds.
WHO: France and Slovakia; EU envoys; EU Irish presidency spokesperson
WHAT: EU envoys postponed the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings and disputed whether to de-list Alisher Usmanov.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026
WHERE: European Union
WHY: France and Slovakia called for de-listing Alisher Usmanov, citing national security concerns.
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