Former Chelsea owner Abramovich loses legal action against EU sanctions

Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the EU in 2022 (AP)

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has lost his legal bid to overturn sanctions imposed by the European Union over his role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Mr Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the 57-year-old oligarch in 2022 as part of measures targeting Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s close allies.