EU renews Russia sanctions but grudgingly drops 2 oligarchs from list

- The European Union renewed its sanctions against Russia but removed two billionaires from the restricted list following requests from France and Luxembourg.
- Russia has expanded its use of alternative payment systems to replace SWIFT, the Belgium-based international money transfer network.
- The removal of these oligarchs suggests a potential decline in European resolve to maintain a unified front against Russian leadership.
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