Mihhail Fridman

Mihhail Fridman

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Mihhail Fridman is a prominent Russian businessman and billionaire, known for co-founding the Alfa Group, one of Russia's largest privately owned investment groups. Born in 1964 in Lviv, Ukraine, Fridman has played a significant role in various industries, including telecommunications, retail, and oil. He has been a key figure in the Russian oligarch landscape since the 1990s. Fridman has faced scrutiny and sanctions from Western nations due to his ties with the Russian government and his business dealings. His recent removal from the EU sanctions list has sparked discussions about the influence of diplomacy and economic pressures in international relations.

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Mihhail Fridman was also removed from the EU sanctions list following the same demands.

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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Mihhail Fridman is also among the oligarchs freed 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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Mihhail Fridman was also removed from the sanctions list due to French influence.

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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