EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
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The European Union has agreed to lift sanctions on Russian-linked businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman linked to Russia's war in Ukraine, pending no objections from any EU government within hours.
BRUSSELS, Sept 21 - European Union envoys agreed on Monday to lift sanctions imposed over Russia’s war in Ukraine on businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman as long as no EU government objected to the move within the next few hours, diplomats said.