Usmanov Claims Fame and Fortune Made Him EU Sanctions Target
- Usmanov’s lawyers challenge EU sanctions, assets freezes
- EU court hearing comes amid dozens of pending Russian appeals
Alisher Usmanov
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Russian metals tycoon Alisher Usmanov claims his fame and fortune rather than links to President Vladimir Putin made him a target for European Union sanctions after the invasion of Ukraine.
Usmanov’s lawyers told an EU court hearing he was unfairly targeted as “prey” by officials because he was a “visible symbol” known to the public.