Sanctioned Russian Tycoon Usmanov Loses EU Court Appeal
- Usmanov is among dozens of Russians who appealed EU sanctions
- EU sanctioned nearly 2,000 people, firms since Russian attacks
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Russian metals tycoon Alisher Usmanov lost his fight against European sanctions over his links to President Vladimir Putin, the EU’s General Court ruled Wednesday dismissing the appeal.
Usmanov told EU judges last year that he had been unfairly singled out by officials for wealth he amassed and for being a “visible symbol” known to the public.