UPDATE 2-EU poised to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say

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* France, Luxembourg pushed for controversial move, diplomats say * Deal still needs approval from all EU governments * Sanctions were imposed after invasion of Ukraine * Some 3,000 people and

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