26 days ago · Russia
Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a world & politics story. The Straits Times World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Russia. The first report grouped here was at 21 Sept 2026, 14:09 UTC. 3 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
BRUSSELS, Sept 22 - Latvia said it could not accept a proposed deal that would lift EU sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman in return for keeping thousands of other individuals and businesses under sanctions.
Story timeline
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- First reported by The Straits Times World
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EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
- Picked up by The Straits Times World
Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
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- The Straits Times