Event Brief
France blocks EU sanctions on Russia for Usmanov
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: France blocked an EU move to impose or maintain sanctions on Russia tied to Alisher Usmanov. The French request sought to lift EU sanctions on Usmanov, described by the EU as a favorite oligarch of Vladimir Putin, to help free French citizens held in Azerbaijan.
WHO: France
WHAT: France blocked an EU sanctions measure involving Alisher Usmanov, requesting the lifting of EU sanctions on him.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: France sought to lift EU sanctions on Usmanov to help free French citizens held in Azerbaijan.
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