On 2026-09-15, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the EU for delaying sanctions renewal against 2,600 Russian entities and individuals, with France pressuring for exemptions of Russian oligarchs. The EU deadline for the decision was extended to September 22, 2026.
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The EU now has until Sept. 22 to renew its sanctions on 2,600 Russian entities and individuals. Attempts to reach an extension agreement have been stalled by calls to remove Russian billionaires from the list.
KYIV INDEPENDENT: 'Not the time to shield Russian oligarchs,' Zelensky says as EU delays sanctions decision amid pressure from France https:// kyivindependent.com/not-the-ti me-to-shield-russian-oligarchs-zelensky-says-as-eu-delays-sanctions-decision-amid-pressure-from-france/ The EU now has until Sept. 22 to renew its sanctions on 2,600 Russian entities and individuals. Attempts to reach an exten