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EU upholds sanctions against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich

World News // 4 months ago

EU upholds sanctions against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich

The EU's General Court said Wednesday it has dismissed Russian billionaire Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich's effort to lift sanctions imposed upon him following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

United States and U.K. sanction Russian oligarch's financial enablers

U.S. News // 1 year ago

United States and U.K. sanction Russian oligarch's financial enablers

The United States and the U.K. both imposed sanctions Wednesday on the financial network linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, along with several other individuals and entities.

Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv are talking -- just not about peace

Voices // 1 year ago

Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv are talking -- just not about peace

Peace talks are far away, but there have been back-channel talks between Ukraine and Russia on a whole range of issues, brokered by mediators from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

U.S. moves to seize aircraft linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich

U.S. News // 1 year ago

U.S. moves to seize aircraft linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize two private jets belonging to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Britain's Chelsea soccer club, court filings showed Monday.

Group led by Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly wins bid to take over Chelsea

Soccer // 1 year ago

Group led by Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly wins bid to take over Chelsea

A consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers minority owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital has won the bid to acquire Premier League soccer club Chelsea, the team announced.

Britain hits Chelsea FC director with sanctions over Ukraine war

World News // 2 years ago

Britain hits Chelsea FC director with sanctions over Ukraine war

Eugene Tenenbaum, director of the Chelsea Football Club, has been blacklisted by the British government as it continues to target oligarchs over Russia's war in Ukraine.

Australia sanctions Roman Abramovich, Russian oligarchs over Ukraine attack

World News // 2 years ago

Australia sanctions Roman Abramovich, Russian oligarchs over Ukraine attack

Australia announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting 33 Russian oligarchs, including Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich, and other prominent businessmen over their country's attack on Ukraine.

Britain sanctions 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich

World News // 2 years ago

Britain sanctions 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich

Britain on Thursday announced sanctions against 7 Russian oligarchs freezing their assets and banning transactions with U.K. individuals and businesses. Sanctions include a travel ban.

British officials impound private jet believed to be used by wealthy Russian oligarch

World News // 2 years ago

British officials impound private jet believed to be used by wealthy Russian oligarch

A private jet believed to be used by wealthy Russian oligarch Eugene Shvidler has been impounded at an airport in Britain just hours before it was scheduled to fly, officials said Wednesday.

Ukraine war may threaten Vladimir Putin's hold on power -- or not

Voices // 2 years ago

Ukraine war may threaten Vladimir Putin's hold on power -- or not

There has been constant speculation for most of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 22 years in power as to what it would take to bring about his departure. In light of events in Ukraine, has the time finally come?

Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich (Russian: Рома́н Арка́дьевич Абрамо́вич, pronounced ; born 24 October 1966) is a Russian businessman and the main owner of the private investment company Millhouse LLC.

In 2003, Abramovich was named Person of the Year by Expert, a Russian business magazine. He shared this title with Mikhail Khodorkovsky. He is known outside Russia as the owner of Chelsea Football Club, an English Premier League football team, and for his wider involvement in European football.

Abramovich is currently the ninth richest person in Russia and the 53rd richest person in the world, according to the 2011 Forbes list with an estimated fortune of $13.4 billion.

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