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UK Government to Sue Abramovich Over £2.5B Deadline

3/18/2026

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The UK government plans to sue Roman Abramovich after he missed a 90-day deadline to release £2.5 billion from the Chelsea FC sale for Ukrainian aid.
Abramovich's lawyers say there is no legal basis for the government's threats and that the funds belong to Fordstam Limited.
The government says funds are needed to support Ukraine.
Abramovich is supported by Save the Children, who say the humanitarian crisis extends beyond Ukraine.

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The UK government plans to sue Roman Abramovich after he missed a 90-day deadline to release £2.5 billion from the Chelsea FC sale for Ukrainian aid.
Abramovich's lawyers say there is no legal basis for the government's threats and that the funds belong to Fordstam Limited.
The government says funds are needed to support Ukraine.
Abramovich is supported by Save the Children, who say the humanitarian crisis extends beyond Ukraine.