UK imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Abramovich
BBC International News 1 minute read
The UK government has imposed sanctions on Chelsea football club's owner, Roman Abramovich.
The Russian billionaire is one of seven Russian oligarchs whose assets have been frozen.
In a UK Treasury document posted online, Abramovich is described as a "pro-Kremlin oligarch" who has close associations to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Abramovich has previously denied having close financial ties with Putin or the Kremlin.