Switzerland, following the European Union, removed Osmanov and Friedman from the sanctions list. Corriere della Sera. The fact sheet, published by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and obtained exclusively by the publication, sets the date for the removal of the oligarchs as November 4, 2026. Alisher Usmanov, 73, heads the USM group of companies, whose portfolio includes Metalloinvest, the main steel group, as well as interests in the copper, cement, telecommunications and digital industries. According to the Swiss document, these properties generated significant income for the Russian state, which made him a significant entrepreneur for the country's economy. The second justification concerned political connections. The document describes him as "one of the closest businessmen to President Vladimir Putin" and as a figure who acted on behalf of the Kremlin in strategic deals. Also mentioned are links to Dmitry Medvedev, who is said to enjoy luxury residences controlled by Osmanov, and control of the Kommersant daily newspaper, whose editorial policy became markedly pro-government after the change of ownership. Mikhail Fridman, co-founder of the Alfa Group, is considered one of the richest people in Russia. According to the European sanctions adopted by the parliament of Bern in March 2022, he is accused of benefiting from and financially supporting the Russian business system, as well as maintaining ties with circles close to the Kremlin, which indirectly contributed to the increase of Russia's economic resources. Currently, in Europe, the sanctions against Friedman and Usmanov are only valid in the UK.

Switzerland, following the European Union, removed Osmanov and Friedman from the sanctions list. Corriere della Sera. The fact sheet, published by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and obtained exclusively by the publication, sets the date for the removal of the oligarchs as November 4, 2026. Alisher Usmanov, 73, heads the USM group of companies, whose portfolio includes Metalloinvest, the main steel group, as well as interests in the copper, cement, telecommunications and digital industries. According to the Swiss document, these properties generated significant income for the Russian state, which made him a significant entrepreneur for the country's economy. The second justification concerned political connections. The document describes him as "one of the closest businessmen to President Vladimir Putin" and as a figure who acted on behalf of the Kremlin in strategic deals. Also mentioned are links to Dmitry Medvedev, who is said to enjoy luxury residences controlled by Osmanov, and control of the Kommersant daily newspaper, whose editorial policy became markedly pro-government after the change of ownership. Mikhail Fridman, co-founder of the Alfa Group, is considered one of the richest people in Russia. According to the European sanctions adopted by the parliament of Bern in March 2022, he is accused of benefiting from and financially supporting the Russian business system, as well as maintaining ties with circles close to the Kremlin, which indirectly contributed to the increase of Russia's economic resources. Currently, in Europe, the sanctions against Friedman and Usmanov are only valid in the UK.