As BBC reports, revenues of 2.5 billion pounds have been frozen on a British bank account since the sale of the famous club. Abramowicz himself was covered by sanctions after Russia's full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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The UK government wants money to be allocated to Ukrainian humanitarian aid. Roman Abramowicz admitted that his will is for the funds to go to “all victims of the war in Ukraine.”
“While the door to negotiations will remain open, we are fully prepared to investigate it in court, if the need arises,” said Treasury Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Foreign Minister David Lamma, whose words are cited by the BBC. Members of the British government have added that they want to “assure that people suffering in Ukraine will be able to use these influence as soon as possible.”
“The government is determined that the revenues from the sales of Chelsea Football Club reach humanitarian purposes in Ukraineafter the illegal invasion of Russia on a full scale. We are deeply frustrated by the fact that so far we have not managed to reach an agreement with Mr. Abramowicz, “added representatives of the British government.
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The Russian oligarch, which prosper during the rule of Vladimir Putin, received a special license to sell Chelsea after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, all if there is no potential for sale.
The delay in the release of the funds results from the difference of sentences between the UK government and the lawyers of Roman Abramowiczwho made fortunes on oil and gas. He is accused of strong connections with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he denies himself.
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As BBC explains, RThe Osian oligarch cannot access the CHELSEA sales revenues in the amount of 2.5 billion pounds as part of British sanctions, but the money is still legally belonging to him.
When Abramowicz announced his decision to sell the club, he said that the income from sales would be transferred through the Foundation “For all victims of war in Ukraine”, including those in Russia.
The Great Britain's government repelled the attacks and argued that FUndusz should be issued only on humanitarian activities in Ukraine.
