EU lifts sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman. Germany calls it "fateful mistake"

The European Union removed Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list. The German press sharply criticizes this decision, warning that it undermines the credibility of the EU sanctions system and may increase Europe's vulnerability to Russian blackmail. Critics point out this is a signal that sanctions can be circumvented or lifted under sufficient pressure.