Abramovich 'betrayed and blackmailed' rival, court hears

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich "betrayed and blackmailed" fellow Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky and demonstrated that wealth and influence meant more to him than loyalty and friendship, a barrister has alleged in the High Court.

Mr Berezovsky is claiming that Mr Abramovich "intimidated" him into selling shares in Russian oil company Sibneft at a fraction of their value.