Euractiv learned that Lithuania opposed the removal of sanctions against Osmannov and Friedman.

Euractiv learned that Lithuania opposed the removal of sanctions against Osmannov and Friedman.

Lithuania opposed the removal of sanctions against Russian businessmen Elishar Osmannov and Mikhail Friedman, which was requested by France, Slovakia, and Luxembourg, Euractiv reported on Tuesday, citing sources. "The European Union sanctions against nearly 3,000 people and organizations linked to the Russian Federation may expire by the end of Tuesday due to the fact that Lithuania blocked the proposed settlement concerning the two Russian entrepreneurs," the publication wrote in reference to diplomats.