EU’s Decision to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Sparks Outrage in Ukraine
The European Union’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman has provoked strong reactions from Ukraine, labeling the move as unacceptable. Ukrainian officials argue that this decision undermines EU solidarity and emboldens Moscow. The compromise reached among EU members extends sanctions on nearly 3,000 other individuals for three more years, amid concerns over security and legal disputes surrounding the oligarchs.