Ukraine’s foreign minister lambasts EU delisting of Usmanov and Fridman
Latvia’s “constructive abstention” clears the way for a three-year rollover of remaining Russia sanctions
Russian oligarchs
Latvia rejects compromise over delisting of oligarchs
EU continues talks on deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
Bulgaria’s Radev seeks Central European front against further military aid for Ukraine
Sofia and Prague also call for a rethink of EU carbon pricing as Babiš eyes Bulgarian gas routes and offers Sofia a Czech-made military aircraft
From hawk to holdout: France’s surprising stance on Russian oligarch sanctions
The stance appears linked to efforts to secure the release of French citizens held in Azerbaijan, as Baku has also lobbied for Usmanov
Slovakia blocks year-long extension of EU sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs
Bratislava seeks shorter renewal period and removal of specific names as EU diplomats race against 15 September deadline
