Britain Refuses to Lift Sanctions Against Usmanov and Fridman Despite EU Decision – Media
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made it clear that London disagrees with the European Union’s decision and insists that sanctions against Russian businessmen should remain in place as a means of pressure on Moscow.
This decision is particularly significant for Russian oligarchs, as both billionaires had substantial business interests in the United Kingdom even before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made it clear that London disagrees with the European Union’s decision and insists that sanctions against Russian businessmen should remain in place as a means of pressure on Moscow.
This decision is particularly significant for Russian oligarchs, as both billionaires had substantial business interests in the United Kingdom even before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.