Alisher Usmanov

Alisher Usmanov is a Russian oligarch. He is currently newsworthy due to allegations of collusion between Russia and Hungary to influence EU sanctions. Recent investigative reports have revealed recorded conversations between the Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers, where the Hungarian minister allegedly promised to remove Usmanov's sister from the EU sanctions list. These revelations highlight potential Russian influence on Hungarian foreign policy and raise concerns about the integrity of EU sanctions against Russian individuals following the invasion of Ukraine. The reports suggest that the Hungarian government may have been actively working to undermine EU efforts to penalize individuals with close ties to the Kremlin, making Usmanov's sister a key figure in this alleged influence operation.