European courts uphold EU sanctions against former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich

The General Court of the European Union (TGUE) has dismissed a legal appeal filed by Russian billionaire and former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich. The court upheld the European Union's decision to extend sanctions originally imposed on the businessman in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. This ruling marks the rejection of a third appeal submitted by Abramovich against the restrictive measures.

The EU sanctions were implemented due to the businessman's alleged support for the Kremlin. By maintaining these measures, the court affirms the legal basis for the EU's restrictive actions against individuals deemed to have ties to the Russian government during the ongoing conflict.