EU hits Roman Abramovich with sanctions in new action against Russia

Roman Abramovich is among 15 individuals newly targeted by the EU after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters

The EU has imposed sanctions on the boss of anti-war protester Marina Ovsyannikova at Russia’s Channel One, along with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for his “very good relations with Vladimir Putin”.

Konstantin Ernst, the chief executive of the state-controlled TV channel, and Chelsea football club’s owner are among 15 individuals newly targeted by the EU, according to the agreed text.