EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich - TheJournal.ie

Officials said the oligarch had “privileged access” to Vladimir Putin, and this connection “helped him maintain his considerable wealth”.

THE EU HAS imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia and President Vladimir Putins close allies. The EU included the Russi… [+3303 chars]

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