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Taurimas Valys, the Lithuanian Finance Minister, during an interview with Euronews in Dublin.

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Video. Removing Usmanov from sanctions could make EU seem weak, Valdys says

Updated: 21/09/2026 - 17:13 GMT+2

Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash.

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