UE cere explicații Franței, care insistă pentru excluderea oligarhului Usmanov de pe lista sancțiunilor împotriva Rusiei

France has a week to assure EU members that its push to remove oligarch Alisher Usmanov from sanctions won't destabilize existing restrictions against Russia. During a closed-door meeting, ambassadors failed to reach a consensus on Usmanov's removal, prompting concerns about setting a dangerous precedent. France's support for Usmanov, initially seen as a concession to Slovakia, is now linked to national security issues, including the potential release of French citizens held in Azerbaijan. EU diplomats express skepticism about the move, especially amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine. France claims transparency in its intentions, but other member states remain cautious about the implications of such actions.