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Podcast: Beyond Currency
Episode: 11th March 2022 - Abramovich one of seven sanctioned
Description: "Roman Abramovich is by far the most prominent Russian Oligarch in the UK due to his ownership of Chelsea Football Club. Abramovich has always admitted to his friendship with the Russian President but denies being one of his inner circle.
Yesterday, the UK Government made the decision that it believes that Putin and Abramovich have a close relationship, and along with six other wealthy and influential Oligarchs Abramovich was subjected to stringent sanctions.
Abramovich had already put the football club up for sale, but the sanctions will mean that the sale will be put on hold or, at least, any...