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Latvia blocks EU move to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs

Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs opposes France-backed plan to remove Alisher Usmanov from EU blacklist, accusing the bloc of normalizing Russia.

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What to know

  • France proposed removing Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions blacklist, sparking conflict within the bloc.
  • Latvia's Prime Minister opposed the move, arguing the EU is "cherry-picking" sanctions and effectively normalizing Russia.
  • The dispute highlights tensions between EU members over how strictly to enforce sanctions against Russia.

Andris KulbergsAndris Kulbergs Latvian Prime MinisterFrance EU member stateAlisher Usmanov Uzbek-Russian oligarch

Latvia blocks EU move to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs
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    Latvia opposes oligarch delisting, blocks EU push

    Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs opposed the move to remove oligarchs from the blacklist, demonstrating that his small Baltic nation was willing to stand against the EU heavyweight.

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    Kulbergs accuses EU of "cherry-picking" sanctions and normalizing Russia

    The Latvian PM criticized the EU for inconsistent sanctions policy in a move that "normalises Russia," characterizing the dynamic as a David vs. Goliath scenario between his small nation and larger EU members.

    “cherry-picking sanctions on Moscow in a move he says normalises Russia…”
    — Andris Kulbergs
  3. background

    France pushes to remove Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from EU sanctions blacklist — EU heavyweight France stunned EU diplomats by proposing the removal of Uzbek-Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the EU's sanctions list.

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  1. 2 outlets Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia

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