Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich sits in a VIP lounge before a jet linked to him took off for Istanbul
(Picture: REUTERS)The European Union hit Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with another wave of sanctions as the bloc targets a new package of measures at Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s close allies.
The EU added the 55-year-old to its updated list of individuals facing an asset freeze and travel bans in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.