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EU Confirms No Immediate Sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman

EU Confirms No Immediate Sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman

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ThreatCluster •October 5, 2026 at 21:26 UTC
  • •The EU will not reimpose sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman soon.
  • •Kaja Kallas confirmed that restoring sanctions is not on the agenda.
  • •The EU is preparing 1,600 new sanctions additions while maintaining existing ones.

The European Union has confirmed that Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Friedman will not be re-added to the sanctions list in the near future, according to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. Kallas stated that restoring sanctions against these individuals is not currently on the agenda. The EU is, however, working on approximately 1,600 new additions to its sanctions lists. Kallas emphasized that member states can propose names for sanctions, but final decisions are made collectively. Recently, Lithuania imposed national sanctions against Usmanov and Friedman, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga criticized the EU's decision to lift sanctions on them. Kallas also mentioned that 2,998 entries on the sanctions lists will remain effective for three years, eliminating the need for semi-annual reviews.

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2026-09-21
New sanctions rules adopted
The EU adopted new rules allowing 2,998 entries on sanctions lists to remain effective for three years.
Ua.News
2026-10-05
Kallas announces sanctions status
Kaja Kallas stated that Usmanov and Friedman will not be re-added to the sanctions list in the near future.
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Common questions

Why were Usmanov and Friedman removed from the sanctions list?
The EU lifted sanctions under pressure from some member states, but this decision has faced criticism.
What are the new rules regarding sanctions duration?
The new rules allow 2,998 entries on the sanctions lists to remain effective for three years without needing semi-annual reviews.
Can EU member states propose new sanctions?
Yes, EU member states are free to propose names for the sanctions list, but final decisions are made collectively.