Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has demanded that the European Union transfer $1 million to his charitable organization as compensation for the damage caused to him by the sanctions imposed by western countries, Sputnik reports, citing The Wall Street Journal.
The EU sanctioned Abramovich in March, over his alleged "close ties" and "privileged access" to Russian President Vladimir Putin, which allegedly helped him accumulate wealth, as part of Ukraine-related sanctions. The EU also said that the Kremlin benefited from taxes paid by steel group Evraz, of which Abramovich is a shareholder. The United Kingdom also imposed sanctions on tycoon, forcing him to sell the Chelsea Football Club, which he owned since 2003, without the right to profit from the sale.
Abramovich, along with some other sanctioned Russian businessmen,...
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