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UK Government Frustrated by Frozen Abramovich Donation for Ukraine

9/13/2025

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UK officials met with Roman Abramovich only four times in 20 months about the £2.5bn Chelsea sale proceeds for Ukrainian aid.
Sanctioned in March 2022 for alleged ties to Putin, Abramovich denies these claims.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) released redacted communications due to national security concerns.
Abramovich's promised donation for Ukrainian war victims remains frozen, frustrating the UK Government, which may pursue legal action.
Recent meetings included FCDO officials and humanitarian representatives, but details are mostly undisclosed.

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UK officials met with Roman Abramovich only four times in 20 months about the £2.5bn Chelsea sale proceeds for Ukrainian aid.
Sanctioned in March 2022 for alleged ties to Putin, Abramovich denies these claims.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) released redacted communications due to national security concerns.
Abramovich's promised donation for Ukrainian war victims remains frozen, frustrating the UK Government, which may pursue legal action.
Recent meetings included FCDO officials and humanitarian representatives, but details are mostly undisclosed.