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UK lawmakers are annoyed that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still haven't been used for Ukraine
Read full article: UK lawmakers are annoyed that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still haven't been used for UkraineU.K. lawmakers have expressed frustration that funds from the sale of the Chelsea soccer club have not yet gone to support Ukrainian war victims as was promised nearly two years ago by the former owner, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerful
Read full article: Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerfulWhen Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, the outside world viewed “Russian oligarchs” as men who whose vast wealth, ruthlessly amassed, made them almost shadow rulers.
Boehly makes whirlwind entrance to English soccer at Chelsea
Read full article: Boehly makes whirlwind entrance to English soccer at ChelseaHaving little soccer experience hasn't stopped American businessman Todd Boehly making some big calls in his first 100 days as the face of Chelsea’s new ownership.
US obtains warrant to seize $90M jet of Russian oligarch
Read full article: US obtains warrant to seize $90M jet of Russian oligarchA federal judge in New York has authorized the United States to seize a $90 million jet belonging to a Russian oligarch in a continuing effort to diminish the financial pillars of the Russian government after its invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. seeks to seize 2 luxury jets linked to Russian oligarch
Read full article: U.S. seeks to seize 2 luxury jets linked to Russian oligarchFederal authorities are moving to seize a $60 million Gulfstream and a $350 million aircraft believed to be one of the world's most expensive private airplanes after linking both aircraft to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
West mulls having Russian oligarchs buy way out of sanctions
Read full article: West mulls having Russian oligarchs buy way out of sanctionsGovernment officials say Western allies are considering whether to allow Russian oligarchs buy their way out of Western sanctions and use the money to rebuild Ukraine.
Sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich approved by UK govt
Read full article: Sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich approved by UK govtRoman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea is ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.
Sanctions on Russian oligarch donors hit Israel institutions
Read full article: Sanctions on Russian oligarch donors hit Israel institutionsBillionaire Moshe Kantor has severed his longstanding ties to Tel Aviv University — joining a growing list of Russian Jewish oligarchs who have scaled back their philanthropic activities after coming under international sanctions for their ties to President Vladimir Putin.
Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executives
Read full article: Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executivesThe bid for Chelsea launched by Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca has added Canadian sports tycoon Larry Tanenbaum ahead of Thursday’s expected deadline for improved offers for the Premier League club.
Chairman of Russian metals company calls for Bucha probe
Read full article: Chairman of Russian metals company calls for Bucha probeThe board chairman of Russian metals company Rusal has called for an investigation into events in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where Ukrainian officials say Russian troops killed civilians.
Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine talks
Read full article: Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine talksSanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been seen on the sidelines of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow aimed at bringing to an end the war in Ukraine.
Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from Abramovich
Read full article: Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from AbramovichThe public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea has stepped up as increased offers were being mulled by bankers tasked with selling the English Premier League club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich.
Chelsea owner Abramovich's luxury yacht docks in Turkey
Read full article: Chelsea owner Abramovich's luxury yacht docks in TurkeyTurkish media reports says a yacht belonging to Chelsea soccer club owner and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has docked in Turkey's Aegean Sea resort of Bodrum.
Live updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over video
Read full article: Live updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over videoAn adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine demanded a cease-fire, the withdrawal of Russian troops and legal security guarantees for Ukraine during Wednesday's talks with Russia.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
Read full article: EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxuryThe European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs their love of luxury and block Russia from cashing in on its lucrative steel exports.
As Ukraine war rages, Israel grapples with fate of oligarchs
Read full article: As Ukraine war rages, Israel grapples with fate of oligarchsIsrael is grappling with how to deal with dozens of Jewish Russian oligarchs as Western nations step up sanctions on businesspeople with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sportswashing derby: Chelsea-Newcastle bound by murky owners
Read full article: Sportswashing derby: Chelsea-Newcastle bound by murky ownersChelsea has played its first game at Stamford Bridge since owner Roman Abramovich's assets were frozen as the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the British government.
EPL bans Abramovich running Chelsea, hastening need for sale
Read full article: EPL bans Abramovich running Chelsea, hastening need for saleThe Premier League has disqualified Roman Abramovich from running Chelsea after the club owner was sanctioned by the British government over Russia’s war on Ukraine.
EXPLAINER: What sanctions mean for Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What sanctions mean for Roman Abramovich, ChelseaThe decision to sanction Roman Abramovich and freeze his assets has left Chelsea to continue playing only with the approval of the British government under special conditions.
Italy seizes $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing Putin
Read full article: Italy seizes $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing PutinEuropean governments are moving against Russian oligarchs to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back down on his war in Ukraine, seizing superyachts and other luxury properties from billionaires on sanctions lists.
Abramovich selling Chelsea in fallout from Russia's invasion
Read full article: Abramovich selling Chelsea in fallout from Russia's invasionChelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed he is trying to sell the Premier League club he turned into an elite trophy-winning machine with his lavish investment.
Some Russian oligarchs speak out, cautiously, against war
Read full article: Some Russian oligarchs speak out, cautiously, against warRussia’s war on Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the global community of wealthy Russians who have built luxurious lives in the West while keeping close to the Kremlin.
Analysis: Abramovich's Chelsea ownership unchanged beyond PR
Read full article: Analysis: Abramovich's Chelsea ownership unchanged beyond PRSeveral issues remain a day after Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich handed over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to its charitable foundation trustees, declaring he always had “the club’s best interest at heart.”.
Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoffs
Read full article: Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoffsPoland’s refusal to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gained wider support when Sweden followed with its own plans to protest to FIFA.
UK journalist sued by Russian billionaires over Putin book
Read full article: UK journalist sued by Russian billionaires over Putin bookA British journalist and her publisher are facing defamation claims from billionaire Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich and other wealthy Russians over a book about the rise of President Vladimir Putin.