EU Court Rejects Roman Abramovich’s Third Sanctions Appeal

The European Court of Justice has dismissed Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s third attempt to overturn EU sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine. The ruling confirms that the financial penalties against the former Chelsea owner remain in force.

9 Sept, 09:27 — 9 Sept, 15:10

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Why this matters

Roman Abramovich was one of the first major Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the EU following the invasion of Ukraine. His repeated legal challenges have tested the robustness of the EU's sanction regime, making this latest rejection a significant precedent for future enforcement.

Key entitiesRoman Abramovich EU General Court Chelsea Football Club

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The EU's General Court rejected Roman Abramovich's third attempt to overturn sanctions
The sanctions are linked to the war in Ukraine
Abramovich argued he was being unfairly targeted due to his public notoriety

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Roman Abramovich lost his third legal bid to overturn EU sanctions

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The ruling was made by the EU's General Court

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Abramovich claimed the EU sought to exploit him due to his public notoriety

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rfi-englishMostly Factual1h ago

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

A top EU court on Wednesday rejected Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s third attempt to overturn sanctions against him over the war in Ukraine.

By RFI

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punch-ngMostly Factual6h ago

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

A top EU court on Wednesday rejected Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s third attempt to overturn sanctions against him over the war in Ukraine. The former owner of Chelsea football club, who has close ties to the Kremlin, was added to bloc’s asset freeze and visa ban blacklist in 2022 after Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour. Read More: https://punchng.com/roman-abramovich-loses-third-attempt-to-overturn-eu-sanctions/

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vanguard-ngMixed6h ago

Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

The EU's General Court rejected Abramovich's claims that the bloc was unfairly seeking to "exploit him on account of his public notoriety". The post Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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Coverage Timeline

First report: aftonbladet · 9 Sept, 08:10|Full coverage: 6 · 7h|Window: 7h

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aftonbladet9 Sept, 08:10First to report

Roman Abramovitj får nej – sanktionerna kvar

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vanguard-ng9 Sept, 09:27

Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

punch-ng9 Sept, 09:32

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

delfi-lt9 Sept, 09:46

Rusijos oligarchui Abramovičiui – bloga žinia iš teismo

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lsm-lv9 Sept, 12:11

Eiropas Savienības tiesa noraida Abramoviča centienus panākt sankciju atcelšanu

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rfi-english9 Sept, 15:10Latest update

EU Court Rejects Roman Abramovich’s Third Sanctions Appeal

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Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

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Roman Abramovitj får nej – sanktionerna kvar

Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

Rusijos oligarchui Abramovičiui – bloga žinia iš teismo

Eiropas Savienības tiesa noraida Abramoviča centienus panākt sankciju atcelšanu

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

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