- EU leaders, including Antonio Costa, engaged in diplomatic talks in Brussels regarding renewed negotiations, amid calls for talks between Russia and Europe.
- Diplomatic talks regarding renewed negotiations are underway in Brussels, involving EU leaders and calls for talks between Russia and Europe.
EU Sanctions Talks in Brussels Target Russian Billionaires
What happened
France participated in diplomatic talks in Brussels on September 21, 2026, regarding the renewal of the EU sanctions framework. The talks aim to renew sanctions against more than 3,000 people for 36 months, in exchange for removing two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhaïl Fridman, from the sanctions list. France insisted that Alisher Usmanov be removed for the negotiations to proceed.
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Why it matters
The negotiations involve renewing a sanctions framework against Russia. The potential removal of specific individuals from sanctions could impact the financial operations of those involved, while sanctions against over 3,000 people would continue for another three years.
Diplomatic talks regarding renewed negotiations are underway in Brussels, involving EU leaders and calls for talks between Russia and Europe.
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Who's involved
- BrusselsLocation where the negotiations took place
- European CommissionExecutive branch of the European Union involved in the sanctions framework
- MoscowLocation associated with the sanctioned individuals and the subject of the talks
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Brussels
municipality and capital city of Belgium
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