Russia’s mega-rich oligarchs hit where it hurts by Western governments | The World

The UK has targeted probably the most prominent Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, effectively freezing his assets – including the Chelsea Football Club. Dozens of prominent oligarchs have been blacklisted by Western governments in retaliation over the invasion of Ukraine, with multi-million dollar yachts and properties seized.

Lecturer in Sociology and Policy at Aston University, Elisabeth Schimpfoessl, says it’s a significant move.

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