Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the 55-year-old billionaire described as a "pro-Kremlin oligarch" who has been associated with president Vladimir Putin for decades.
The official report from the UK Government states: "Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich (hereafter Abramovich) is a prominent Russian businessman and pro-Kremlin oligarch.
"Abramovich is associated with a person who is or has been involved in destabilising Ukraine and undermining and threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, namely Vladimir Putin, with whom Abramovich has had a close relationship for decades.
