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EU continues talks on Russia sanctions renewal

September 22, 2026 10:28 am

source: Reuters

European Union countries are ​continuing deliberations on ‌a proposed deal what would lift ​sanctions on Russia-linked ​billionaires Alisher Usmanov ⁠and Mikhail Fridman ​but ensure thousands ​of other individuals and organisations remain sanctioned, ​diplomats said ​on Monday.

One EU diplomat, speaking ‌on ⁠condition of anonymity, said ambassadors from the EU’s ​27 ​member ⁠countries would resume talks ​in Brussels ​with ⁠the aim of reaching an agreement ⁠on ​Tuesday ​morning.