Event Brief
Latvian PM rejects deal to lift Russia-linked sanctions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 4:14 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Summary: Latvia said it could not accept a proposed deal that would lift EU sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. The proposal would keep thousands of other individuals and businesses under sanctions, but Latvia opposed the carve-out.
WHO: Latvian Prime Minister
WHAT: Said Latvia could not accept a proposed deal to lift EU sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman while keeping other sanctions in place.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM ET
WHERE: Latvia
WHY: Latvia rejected the proposed arrangement that would remove EU sanctions for Usmanov and Fridman while leaving thousands of others sanctioned.
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