Mikhail Fridman
UkraineoligarchMaleb. 19643.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Mikhail Fridman is a prominent Russian-Ukrainian oligarch and businessman, known for his significant investments in various industries, including telecommunications through his ownership in Kyivstar. His companies have faced scrutiny and legal challenges, particularly due to sanctions imposed on him. His involvement in Kyivstar has raised concerns about the potential nationalization of the company amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Fridman is a co-founder of the Russian conglomerate Alfa Group and is part of the close circle of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Compromisul care spulberă unitatea UE: cum au obținut Franța și Luxemburg scoaterea a doi oligarhi ruși de pe lista sancțiunilor
Romania· 2026-09-26
Mikhail Fridman is noted for being included in the sanctions list for financially supporting Russian officials involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
Euroopa saadikud taunivad Vene ärimeeste eemaldamist ELi sanktsiooninimekirjast
Estonia· 2026-09-25
Mikhail Fridman is a prominent Russian businessman who was also removed from the EU sanctions list.
ფრიდმანი და უსმანოვი შავი სიიდან ამოიღეს
Georgia· 2026-09-24
The EU lifted sanctions against Russian businessman Mikhail Fridman.
ЗМІ: Україна пропонує замінити Усманова і Фрідмана у санкційному списку ЄС іншими російськими олігархамиUkraine· 2026-09-24
Mikhail Fridman is identified as a businessman close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Estija paskelbė taikysianti nacionalines sankcijas dviem rusų oligarchams
Lithuania· 2026-09-24
Mikhail Fridman is one of the most influential businessmen in the Russian Federation, involved in sectors that are a significant source of revenue for the Russian government.
URM siūlo penkeriems metams uždrausti į Lietuvą atvykti dviem Rusijos oligarchamsLithuania· 2026-09-23
Mikhail Fridman is another Russian oligarch referenced regarding the sanctions.
Латвія стала єдиною країною ЄС, що виступила проти скасування санкцій для Усманова і ФрідманаUkraine· 2026-09-23
Mikhail Fridman is a billionaire businessman whose sanctions are also being discussed for removal by EU representatives.
YI Alisher Usmonovdan sanksiyalarni olib tashlaydigan bo‘ldi – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-09-22
Fridman is the founder of the Alfa Group investment conglomerate, with key interests in energy and banking.
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
United Kingdom· 2026-09-22Latvia will impose national sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman after making concessions and lifting its veto on their exclusion from the EU sanctions list.
Латвія після поступки ЄС запровадить національні санкції проти Усманова і ФрідманаUkraine· 2026-09-22
Mikhail Fridman was also excluded from the EU sanctions list alongside Alisher Usmanov.
Зеленський прокоментував зняття санкцій з окремих російських олігархів: "Виглядає самовбивчо"Ukraine· 2026-09-22
Mikhail Fridman is one of the Russian oligarchs whose sanctions were discussed for removal by the EU.
Рада ЄС подовжила санкції щодо росіян, вилучивши зі списку двох олігархівUkraine· 2026-09-22Mikhail Fridman was mentioned as one of the Russian oligarchs excluded from the EU sanctions list.
Латвія не підтримала продовження санкцій ЄС через Усманова і ФрідманаUkraine· 2026-09-22
Fridman has been described as one of the key Russian financiers and supporters of Putin's inner circle.
EU streitet über Oligarchen-Deal - Politik
Germany· 2026-09-22
Mikhail Fridman was mentioned as one of the Russian oligarchs whose sanctions were discussed for removal.
Ukraine war briefing: Sanctions must continue, EU’s top diplomat stresses, as Russian attacks kill five | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-22
Mikhail Fridman is mentioned alongside Alisher Usmanov regarding the potential removal of sanctions by the EU.
ЄП: В ЄС попередньо погодили зняття санкцій з Усманова і ФрідманаUkraine· 2026-09-21
Mikhail Fridman is noted as a Russian businessman whose name is also considered for removal from the sanctions list.
Ουκρανία: Απαράδεκτη η άρση των κυρώσεων για τους Ρώσους ολιγάρχες
Greece· 2026-09-21
Mikhail Fridman is one of the founders of the Russian conglomerate Alfa-Group and is considered part of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle.
Karas Ukrainoje. Branduolinis smūgis Ukrainos nepalaužtų? Analitikas įspėja apie skaudžias pasekmes RusijaiLithuania· 2026-09-20
Zelensky mentioned that Fridman is part of the Russian business that should take concrete steps against the war.
Зеленський закликав ЄС запровадити санкції проти Фрідмана й УсмановаUkraine· 2026-09-12Slovakia is demanding the removal of Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list.
ევროკავშირის ელჩებმა დღესაც ვერ მიაღწიეს შეთანხმებას რუსეთის წინააღმდეგ სანქციების გაგრძელებაზეGeorgia· 2026-09-12
Mikhail Fridman is a Russian oligarch who was denied the annulment of EU sanctions against him.
Дружина речника Путіна оскаржує в суді санкції ЄСUkraine· 2026-07-28
Mikhail Fridman is involved in a legal case regarding EU sanctions against him and Mikhail Aven.
EST ģenerāladvokāts aicina noraidīt Latvijas apelācijas sūdzību Avena un Fridmana sankciju lietā / Diena
Latvia· 2025-10-31
Mikhail Fridman is mentioned as a sanctioned Russian who indirectly owns nearly 38% of the company 'Kyivstar'.
Капіталізація "Київстару" перевищила $3 млрд • МежаUkraine· 2025-10-25
Mikhail Fridman is mentioned in relation to sanctions imposed alongside Aivars Aven.
Avens lūdzis sākt kriminālprocesu pret Braži par neslavas celšanu / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-07
Mikhail Fridman is associated with ABH Holdings, which has an active arbitration case against Ukraine.
Російський мільярдер подав позов до України через конфіскацію заводівUkraine· 2025-06-24
Mikhail Fridman is one of the founders of The Genesis Prize.
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Venezuela· 2025-06-12
Mikhail Fridman is one of the well-known figures attempting to challenge the sanctions.
Як ЄС закрив лазівку для зняття санкцій з російських олігархівUkraine· 2025-05-15
Mikhail Fridman is another oligarch mentioned in the context of sanctions that Orban wants lifted.
Viktor Orban izneo teške optužbe na račun Ukrajine: Središte droge, mračno mesto puno varvara
Serbia· 2025-05-11
Mikhail Fridman is a Russian oligarch and friend of Blavatnik involved in significant business deals.
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Italy· 2025-04-25
Mikhail Fridman is a Russian oligarch whose shares and funds in 'Morshynska' were arrested by the court in 2022.
Управитель "Моршинської" та АРМА розірвали договірUkraine· 2025-04-02