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UK Pursues Funds from Chelsea Sale for Ukraine Aid

11/4/2025

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The Chelsea sale by Roman Abramovich for £2.35 billion could leave less than half of the proceeds for Ukrainian victims after £1.54 billion in loans to Abramovich-owned companies are repaid.
Approximately £987 million could be available for humanitarian causes, while Abramovich has not been seen since March 2022 and has faced sanctions over ties to Vladimir Putin.
The UK government will pursue legal action to ensure funds reach Ukrainian victims.

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The Chelsea sale by Roman Abramovich for £2.35 billion could leave less than half of the proceeds for Ukrainian victims after £1.54 billion in loans to Abramovich-owned companies are repaid.
Approximately £987 million could be available for humanitarian causes, while Abramovich has not been seen since March 2022 and has faced sanctions over ties to Vladimir Putin.
The UK government will pursue legal action to ensure funds reach Ukrainian victims.