Cine sunt Alisher Usmanov și Mihail Fridman, oligarhii ruși pe care Franța i-a ajutat să iasă de pe lista de sancțiuni a UE

Two prominent Russian oligarchs, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, have been removed from the EU sanctions list following intense negotiations. This compromise, supported by France and Luxembourg, renewed around 3,000 sanctions until 2029. The negotiations were initiated by Slovakia, but France's conditions were pivotal, particularly due to Azerbaijani pressure linked to the release of French detainees. Usmanov, known for his close ties to Putin, has significant business interests in mining and telecommunications, while Fridman, a Ukrainian-born businessman, has been involved in various sectors, including energy and finance. Both oligarchs have faced sanctions due to their connections to the Russian government and the ongoing war in Ukraine.