EU ambassadors resume talks to renew Russia sanctions
EU ambassadors reconvened at Coreper II in Brussels to try to break a deadlock over renewing the bloc's individual sanctions on Russia, which cover almost 3,000 people and entities and expire on 15 September 2026. The immediate dispute centres on demands by Slovakia to remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list, with France offering to back Usmanov's delisting as a compromise. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes and need unanimous approval by the 27 member states; ongoing legal challenges to both listings add procedural complexity and increase the risk of a lapse.
The individual Russia sanctions could lapse without unanimous member approval.
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EU ambassadors met again after talks stalled on Friday. The measures cover almost 3,000 people and entities and expire on 15 September 2026. If ambassadors agree, officials may use a written procedure for rapid adoption.
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