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France accused of undermining the spirit of EU sanctions on wealthy Russians

France is accused of welcoming wealthy Russian individuals in a manner that allegedly conflicts with the spirit of European Union sanctions. The headline does not specify the people involved or any official breach of sanctions.

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The allegations point to potential tensions over the enforcement and credibility of EU sanctions against Russia.

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  1. Tapis rouge aux millionnaires russes : la France accusée d'agir « en contradiction avec l'esprit des sanctions » européennes ↗challenges.fr · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC

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