❌ The EU has removed four Russian citizens from the sanctions list

🇷🇺 The European Union has lifted sanctions on four Russian individuals, including two businessmen, a minister, and a relative of a billionaire.

Source: OBOZREVATEL

💼 The individuals removed from the list include:

• Vladimir Rashevsky, former head of “Eurochem”
• Gulbahor Ismailova, sister of billionaire Alisher Usmanov
• Vyacheslav Moshe Kantor, businessman and former head of the European Jewish Congress
• Mikhail Degtyaryov, Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation

🔍 According to a diplomatic source, the decision to remove certain individuals from the sanctions list sparked debates among EU countries, as even changing one name required unanimity.

💳 On March 14, the EU also expanded its sanctions list, adding around 2,400 new individuals and organizations. This includes travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on the provision of financial resources.