# 'Not the time to shield Russian oligarchs,' Zelensky says as EU delays sanctions decision amid pressure from France

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-15 09:40 UTC · Category: World

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| euronews.com | France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQRm5hejI4RG1OdE1xX2JJXy05bWJTeEFSclhJUFBXSy1sa01UZmVJTk1zSHotVWthUGhXRWk3b2x1eTZkQzFWc09EcUZ0b01QQ2dPc0FFcFNPTFFBRmFPc3BKeW9yclFMZkVzMzBIT3BRbGt4bTM1aHFQdkpxcjBBeVBKNVBFaVdqenNGQ1U2X3VleG5qNFZPLXE1RGFJZkk?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-09-15/not-the-time-to-shield-russian-oligarchs-zelensky-says-as-eu-delays-sanctions*