The British government announced asset freezes and travel restrictions against seven Russian oligarchs.

The UK government has sanctioned Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea FC, as part of its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. BBC.

The billionaire, who is close to Vladimir Putin, is one of seven oligarchs who have been subject to further sanctions. The assets of those affected were frozen and a travel ban was imposed on them. The list also includes billionaires Igor Sechin and Oleg Deripaska, who are also considered allies of Putin.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We will ruthlessly prosecute those who allow the killing of civilians, the destruction of hospitals and the occupation of independent countries.”

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According to the British government, Abramovich’s estimated net worth is estimated at 9.4 billion pounds, and he is one of the few who grew up in the 1990s and maintained a prominent role during the Putin era.

Abramovich announced last week that Transferring control of Chelsea Team basis, respectively He wants to sell the club: The oligarch wants to get 3 billion pounds, or approximately 1,400 billion forints, in exchange.

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A series of punitive measures are being taken by Western countries against the Russian oligarchs who have either benefited greatly from Vladimir Putin’s two decades of rule or are actively involved in concealing the supposed wealth of the Russian head of state.




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He’s asking for billions of pounds for BL Club.