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Abramovich sanctioned for ‘destabilising Ukraine’

Roman Abramovich (Photo: Getty)
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Following criticism in recent weeks that the UK government has lagged behind both the US and the EU when it comes to sanctioning oligarchs, this morning the Foreign Office announced fresh sanctions for seven businessmen with alleged links to Vladimir Putin. On that list is Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich.

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