Mikhail Fridman.
Russian–Israeli businessman, billionaire, and oligarch
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 24
What's happening
Active this week
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The political push for the removal of sanctions on Alisher Usmanov is complicated by calls from France and Luxembourg regarding Mikhail Fridman's case and his lawsuit over frozen EU assets.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Zelenskyy sought assurance on sanctions from the UK government, noting that he and several others are targets of EU sanctions.Some support1 report
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Estonia announced it will impose national sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov.Some support1 report
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EU sanctions target Mikhail Fridman, prompting Latvia to lodge an objection and Kaja Kallas to urge the bloc to maintain sanctions.Some support6 reports3 developments inside
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The Council of the European Union removed sanctions on Mikhail Fridman, while Bulgaria recorded the sharpest EU fuel price increase, amid a push led by France to remove oligarchs.Some support1 report
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Latvia holds leverage on the EU's unanimity requirement regarding the review of sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov.Some support1 report
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The EU bloc agreed to remove sanctions on Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a deal brokered by Ireland.Well supported9 reports
Earlier this month
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Mikhail Fridman's business operations are being affected by the EU bloc framework.Some support1 report
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Kyiv drew sharp criticism of an EU decision, while Mikhail Fridman was linked to Russian President Putin.Some support2 reports
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Mikhail Fridman is linked to Vladimir Putin and the military-industrial system, having built Russia's largest private business group.Some support2 reports
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A drone attack occurred at Leipzig airport, coinciding with calls from Slovakia and France regarding the delisting of sanctioned individuals like Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.Well supported34 reports
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Around Mikhail Fridman this week
News at the entities that move Mikhail Fridman most-
Council of the European Union StructuralThe Council of the European Union is defining defense projects focused on protecting Europe's Eastern flank, with partners including Norway and Ukraine.Moves Mikhail Fridman
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Luxembourg StructuralA film was discussed regarding overtourism challenges in Cinque Terre, Italy, during an event attended by the British Ambassador to Luxembourg.Moves Mikhail Fridman
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Estonia TransactionalRussia is conducting influence operations against Estonia using YouTube and sanctioned media outlets.Moves Mikhail Fridman
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Bratislava TransactionalIndia participates in a G7 Summit hosted by France while also strengthening bilateral ties through MoUs in Bratislava.Moves Mikhail Fridman
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Europe StructuralThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Mikhail Fridman
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Lithuania TransactionalLithuania is demonstrating how its production capabilities are aiding Ukraine's defense, including a specific demonstration of the Viper platform, while also strengthening NATO's eastern flank.Moves Mikhail Fridman
Connections
The 16 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Luxembourg Structural
Luxembourg functions as the legal jurisdiction hosting the arbitration and managing the sanctions and asset status of Mikhail Fridman.
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Estonia Transactional
Estonia is forecast to impose national sanctions on Mikhail Fridman.
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Council of the European Union Structural
The Council of the European Union formally removed Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list.
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Bratislava Transactional
The political entity associated with Bratislava made a request regarding the lifting of sanctions against Mikhail Fridman.
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Alfa Group Structural
Mikhail Fridman maintains the main shareholding and controlling influence over Alfa Group.
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Slovakia Structural
Slovakia formally advocates for the lifting of sanctions against Mikhail Fridman.
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Ireland Transactional
Ireland brokered a deal involving Mikhail Fridman as part of a larger effort to remove businessmen.
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Kremlin Structural
Mikhail Fridman's business entities provided significant and ongoing revenue streams to the Kremlin.
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Vladimir Putin Structural
The relationship is characterized by a deep, functional link between Fridman and the power structures surrounding Putin, including the military-industrial complex.
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Lithuania Transactional
Lithuania imposed national sanctions and entry bans on Mikhail Fridman.
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Alisher Usmanov Operational
The two businessmen are engaged in a competitive dynamic regarding sanctions regimes and EU bloc compromises.
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Latvia Operational
Latvia actively opposes the lifting of sanctions placed upon Mikhail Fridman.
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Europe Structural
The EU applies sanctions against Mikhail Fridman as a targeted oligarch.
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Slovakia Operational
Slovakia politically advocated for the removal of sanctions against Mikhail Fridman.
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Sense Bank Operational
Sense Bank is associated with sanctioned businessman Mikhail Fridman.
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Brussels Transactional
Mikhail Fridman is involved in legal action concerning the freezing of European Union assets while based in the Brussels sphere of influence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- The political push for the removal of sanctions on Alisher Usmanov is complicated by calls from France and Luxembourg regarding Mikhail Fridman's case and his lawsuit over frozen EU assets.
- Zelenskyy sought assurance on sanctions from the UK government, noting that he and several others are targets of EU sanctions.
- Estonia announced it will impose national sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov.
- EU sanctions target Mikhail Fridman, prompting Latvia to lodge an objection and Kaja Kallas to urge the bloc to maintain sanctions.
- The Council of the European Union removed sanctions on Mikhail Fridman, while Bulgaria recorded the sharpest EU fuel price increase, amid a push led by France to remove oligarchs.
- Latvia holds leverage on the EU's unanimity requirement regarding the review of sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov.
- The EU bloc agreed to remove sanctions on Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a deal brokered by Ireland.
- Mikhail Fridman's business operations are being affected by the EU bloc framework.
- Kyiv drew sharp criticism of an EU decision, while Mikhail Fridman was linked to Russian President Putin.
- Mikhail Fridman is linked to Vladimir Putin and the military-industrial system, having built Russia's largest private business group.
- A drone attack occurred at Leipzig airport, coinciding with calls from Slovakia and France regarding the delisting of sanctioned individuals like Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.