Latvia holds leverage on the EU's unanimity requirement regarding the review of sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov.

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Latvia Mikhail Fridman Alisher Usmanov

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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.

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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.Sep 22

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Within Hungary frequently raises objections to EU sanctions on Russia, while Latvian MEPs advocate for expanding sanctions against Russia.

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Latvia
sovereign state in northeastern Europe
- Ukrainian expertise strengthens NATO defenses in Latvia amid Russian GPS interference causing drone incursions into Baltic airspace.Mon 14:53
- Latvia is building an anti-drone wall along its border, while NATO addresses defense needs inspired by Ukraine, with Rutte commenting on costs.Mon 14:53
Mikhail Fridman
Russian–Israeli businessman, billionaire, and oligarch
- Zelenskyy sought assurance on sanctions from the UK government, noting that he and several others are targets of EU sanctions.Fri 10:53
- Estonia announced it will impose national sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov.Wed 15:09
Alisher Usmanov
Russian billionaire
- Albania, Finland, Estonia, and Czech Republic signed a call regarding EU sanctions, while the EU has not extended sanctions against Alisher Usmanov.Fri 12:14

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