The USA has lifted sanctions against Mikhail Zadornov.

      The United States has lifted sanctions on Mikhail Zadornov, the former Minister of Finance of Russia and ex-head of the bank "FC Opening." The United States of America has canceled sanctions against Mikhail Zadornov — the former Minister of Finance of Russia and ex-head of the bank "FC Opening." This was reported by RBC. According to media reports, an American official explained that the decision was made due to "positive changes in behavior" that align with the national interests of the United States. However, the details of the case have not yet been disclosed. A representative of the American authorities also noted that sanctions serve as a tool of foreign policy and their goal is not punishment, but rather to stimulate positive changes. Mikhail Zadornov was placed on the U.S. sanctions list in April 2022 along with the bank "Opening." After that, he left his position as head of the credit organization.