Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges EU countries to keep businessman Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman on the EU sanctions list, speaking during negotiations in Brussels. He warns against removing them, saying pressure on Moscow must be strengthened.
The report describes the situation as politically sensitive, with EU member states weighing whether to maintain or lift certain sanctions. The framing across outlets centers on Zelenskyy’s position in ongoing discussions about how the EU applies economic and political measures related to Russia. While the accounts agree on his message and the individuals involved, they do not provide detailed information in the supplied text on any specific counterarguments raised by EU governments or on the decision timeline.
