Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
He is one of seven oligarchs hit by fresh sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans.
The list also includes billionaires Igor Sechin and Oleg Deripaska, both considered allies of Vladimir Putin.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “there can be no safe havens” for those who supported the invasion.
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