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UK demands Russian oligarch use £2.5B Chelsea sale proceeds for Ukraine or face legal action.
The UK government has urged Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to use £2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukrainian humanitarian aid, warning of legal action if he fails to comply.
The funds, frozen since 2022 after sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, must be transferred to a foundation focused solely on Ukraine under a new licence.
While Abramovich pledged to donate the money, he has not agreed to the UK’s condition of exclusive use in Ukraine.
Officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, called the delay unacceptable and said they are prepared to pursue legal measures.
No firm deadline has been set, but action is expected within months.
The Treasury will consider voluntary proposals but has not disclosed legal steps.
Critics argue the funds should have been sent sooner, and legal experts warn court action could set a precedent for handling frozen assets.
El Reino Unido exige que el oligarca ruso utilice los ingresos de la venta de Chelsea por 2.500 millones de libras para Ucrania o enfrentará acciones legales.