EU hits Roman Abramovich with sanctions in new action against Russia
by Daniel Boffey and Jennifer Rankin in Brussels from World news | The Guardian on (#5X4CF)
Boss of state TV protester among individuals targeted, as investment and luxury exports are banned
The EU has imposed sanctions on the boss of anti-war protester Marina Ovsyannikova at Russia's Channel One, along with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for his very good relations with Vladimir Putin".
Konstantin Ernst, the chief executive of the state-controlled TV channel, and Chelsea football club's owner are among 15 individuals newly targeted by the EU, according to the agreed text.
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