Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

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Latvia opposes a proposed EU deal to lift sanctions on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. The deal would retain sanctions on thousands of other entities, but Latvia rejects easing restrictions on these prominent individuals.

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.