The Kremlin commented on the possible lifting of sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman: sanctions should be lifted from all Russian businessmen and citizens

Western sanctions are illegal and must be lifted. This was stated by the press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov, commenting on the publication in the press about the possible abolition of restrictions against Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.

“We believe that these sanctions should be lifted from Usmanov, Fridman, and all Russian businessmen,” Peskov said. As with all Russian citizens.

In the middle of the month, data appeared that France and Slovakia called for the lifting of sanctions against the founder of USM holding Alisher Usmanov. Slovakia is also said to be pushing for the removal of Alfa Group founder Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list. Later, the Financial Times, citing sources, wrote that this position is shared by Croatia and Italy.

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