Ališer Usmanov

Ališer Usmanov

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Ališer Usmanov is a prominent Uzbek-born Russian businessman and billionaire, known for his investments in various sectors including telecommunications, mining, and internet companies. He has been identified as one of the wealthiest individuals in Russia and has maintained close ties to the Kremlin, particularly with President Vladimir Putin. Usmanov's former marriage to Irina Viner, a noted rhythmic gymnastics coach, has kept him in the public eye, especially during discussions surrounding international sanctions imposed due to geopolitical tensions.

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The EU lifted sanctions on Ališer Usmanov, which France strongly advocated for.

Po Prancūzijos politinių žaidimų – griežtas analitiko įspėjimas: tokio silpnumo Rusija nepamirš
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-27
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Ališer Usmanov was removed from the EU sanctions list due to the demands of France, Luxembourg, and Slovakia.

ERKKI KOORT ⟩ Prantsusmaa vedas Euroopat alt ja saab peagi tagajärgi omal nahal tunda
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-09-24
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Ališer Usmanov is one of the oligarchs released from sanctions by the European Union.

SERGEI METLEV ⟩ Kärbseid püütakse revolvriga, märatsev karu saab mett. Quel faux pas, la France!
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-09-23
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Ališer Usmanov is a Russian businessman who was subject to EU sanctions.

ELi riikidel oli põhjust Usmanov sanktsioonide alla panna
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-09-23
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Ilham Əliyev
Ilham Əliyev

Ališer Usmanov was removed from the sanctions list under pressure from France.

RAINER SAKS ⟩ Venemaa nägi, et Euroopa riike saab tulemuslikult mõjutada, ilma midagi vastu andmata
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-09-23
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Mihhail Fridman
Mihhail Fridman

France is seeking to remove Russian-Uzbek oligarch Ališer Usmanov from the sanctions list.

Jutarnji list - Gledate čovjeka koji je noćas podijelio Europu. U zadnji čas intervenirala Latvija, Kijev u šoku: 'Neprihvatljivo'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-22
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Ališer Usmanov is one of the richest businessmen connected to Russia and has been sanctioned by the EU since February 2022.

Raskol u EU: Diplomate zapanjene zahtevom Francuske, podržala ga i Hrvatska
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-09-22
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Ališer Usmanov is being requested by France to be removed from the sanctions list.

Gledate čoveka koji je noćas podelio Evropu: U zadnji čas intervenisala Letonija, Ukrajina u šoku
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-09-22
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France is seeking to remove Russian-Uzbek oligarch Ališer Usmanov from the sanctions list.

Jutarnji list - Gledate čovjeka koji je noćas podijelio Europu. U zadnji čas intervenirala Latvija, Kijev u šoku: 'Neprihvatljivo'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-22
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France is requesting to exempt oligarch Alișer Usmanov from sanctions.

Negocieri contracronometru la Bruxelles, înainte să expire toate sancțiunile contra Rusiei  – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-09-21
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Ališer Usmanov is a Russian billionaire who has been supported for removal from the sanctions list by Croatia and Italy.

Jutarnji list - Raskol u Europi zbog ruskih oligarha, FT: 'Hrvatska i Italija podržali ukidanje sankcija Usmanovu!'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-15
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Ališer Usmanov is a Russian billionaire who has been supported by Croatia and Italy for the removal of sanctions against him.

Jutarnji list - Raskol u Europi zbog ruskih oligarha, FT: 'Hrvatska i Italija podržali ukidanje sankcija Usmanovu!'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-15
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Ališer Usmanov is a billionaire and former president of the International Fencing Federation who is being discussed in relation to EU sanctions.

Francozi stopili na stran ruskega milijarderja
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-09-14
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Ališer Usmanov is a close oligarch to Putin, whose sister was involved in a sanctions case handled by Szijjártó.

Jutarnji list - Mađarska pred suđenjem stoljeća? 'Sumnja se na veleizdaju!'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-18
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Ališer Usmanov is mentioned as a businessman who allegedly donated to foundations linked to Medvedev.

Kako je Dmitrij Medvedev iskoristio rat u Ukrajini da uveća svoje bogatstvo
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-08-02
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Ališer Usmanov is an oligarch controlling the FIE, which has been at the forefront of allowing athletes from aggressor countries to compete after the war in Ukraine began.

Venelased lubati tagasi vehklemisrajale, eestlased peavad ise otsustama
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-05-07
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Ališer Usmanov is mentioned as a Russian oligarch for whom Natalia Sudlenkova conducted activities.

Бывшую белорусскую журналистку с убежищем в Чехии обвинили в работе на российскую разведку
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-04-02
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Ališer Usmanov is the owner of the Russian fertilizer manufacturer Acron.

Únia predĺžila sankcie proti Rusku, Slovensko aj Maďarsko blokáciu stiahli
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-03-14
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Ališer Usmanov is a billionaire under international sanctions for his alleged ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

La sorella del miliardario Usmanov: «Ingiuste le sanzioni contro di me, non ho nascosto i suoi beni»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-02-15
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Ališer Usmanov is known as one of the closest associates of Vladimir Putin and was previously married to Irina Viner.

Jutarnji list - Slavna Ruskinja koju u Hrvatskoj svi pamte po famoznoj jahti podnijela ostavku: 'Sukobila se s Putinovom ljubavnicom!'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-02-13
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Ališer Usmanov is known as one of the closest associates of Vladimir Putin and was previously married to Irina Viner.

Jutarnji list - Slavna Ruskinja koju u Hrvatskoj svi pamte po famoznoj jahti podnijela ostavku: 'Sukobila se s Putinovom ljubavnicom!'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-02-12
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